LyondellBasell Petrothene® L3035 Low Density Polyethylene, Film Extrusion Grade

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LyondellBasell Petrothene® L3035 Low Density Polyethylene, Film Extrusion Grade
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Material Notes:	Petrothene L3035 is a fractional melt index LDPE resin that exhibits an exceptional balance of optics, modulus, puncture, tear and shrink characteristics. Typical applications include collation shrink film, shrink bundling, pallet shrink film, frozen food packaging, overwraps and heavy duty films where clarity and stiffness are important. Regulatory Status: The basic resin L3035 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. This product is from the former Equistar product line.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.930 g/cc	base resin; ASTM D1558
Thickness	2.00 mil
Melt Flow	0.40 g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	2100 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	2200 psi	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, MD	470 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	550 %	ASTM D882
Impact Test	1.80 J	puncture strength; ASTM D5748
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	230 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	310 g	ASTM D1922
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	4700 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	4100 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	44000 psi	ASTM E111
1% Secant Modulus, TD	49000 psi	ASTM E111

Optical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Haze	7.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	70 %	45°; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melt Temperature	410 °F
Die Opening	0.1524 cm
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	3.0

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.

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