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LyondellBasell Lupolen 2421F Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Blown Film Grade
Categories: Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade

Material Notes: Lupolen 2421 F is an additivated, low density polyethylene. It is characterized by a good melt strength leading to a good bubble stability during blown film extrusion. It contains an antioxidant and is delivered in pellet form. This product is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Applications: Agriculture Film, Bags & Pouches, Food Packaging Film, Hygiene Film, Liner Film, Shrink Film

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.923 g/ccISO 1183-1
Melt Flow 0.75 g/10 min
@Load 2.16 kg,
Temperature 190 °C
ISO 1133-1
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength, Yield 11.0 MPaISO 527-1,-2
Film Elongation at Break, MD 300 %ISO 527-1,-3
Film Elongation at Break, TD 600 %ISO 527-1,-3
Tensile Modulus 260 MPaISO 527-1,-2
Coefficient of Friction >= 0.80ISO 8295
Dart Drop Test 150 gF50; ASTM D 1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD 26.0 MPaISO 527-1,-3
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD 24.0 MPaISO 527-1,-3
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melting Point 111 °Cpeak; ISO 3146
Vicat Softening Point 96.0 °CA50N; ISO 306
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Haze <= 8.0 %
@Thickness 0.0500 mm
ASTM D1003
Gloss >= 40 %@ 20°; ASTM D2457
 >= 90 %@ 60°; ASTM D2457
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Processing Temperature 170 - 220 °CExtrusion Temperature
 
Descriptive Properties
Failure Energy (J/mm)5.5DIN 53373
Processing MethodBlown Film
Test Specimenfilm, 50µm blown film extruded at 180°C, and a blow up ratio 2.5:1

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