Dow Dow™ 959S LDPE

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Dow Dow™ 959S LDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Molded
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dow Polyethylene 959S Low Density Resin is a medium molecular weight distribution homopolymer. This resin has good processability over a wide range of molding conditions. LDPE Typical applications include lids Excellent clarity, flexibility, low warpage Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.2; Canadian HPFB No Objection (with Limitations). Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Additive: Antiblock: No; Processing Aid: No; Slip: No Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©2.1; Canadian HPFB No Objection Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.925 g/cc	ASTM D792
ESCR 100% Igepal®	<= 1.0 hour @Temperature 50.0 °C	F50; ASTM D1693
Melt Flow	55 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	48	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	900 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	1600 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	58 %	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	3.0 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	480000 psi	2% Secant; ASTM D790B
Tensile Impact Strength	56.0 ft-lb/in²	Type S; ASTM D1822

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	230 °F
Crystallization Temperature	212 °F	Peak
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	115 °F	Unannealed; ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	194 °F	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	-4.00 °F	ASTM D746

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