LDPE 2427H

Description

Lupolen LDPE 2427 H is an additivated, low-density polyethylene. It contains an antioxidant, slip, and anti-blocking agent. It is delivered in pellet form. Foodlaw compliance information about this product can be found in the separate product documentation. This product is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.

Specification

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East
Asia Pacific
Europe

Additive

Antiblock

Antioxidant

Erucamide Slip: 500 ppm

Features

Antiblocking
Good Optical Properties
Good Processability
Low Friction
Slip

Uses

Bags
Cast Film
Film
Food Packaging
Shrink Wrap

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Blown Film

Cast Film

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density	0.924	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)	1.9	g/10 min	ISO 1133

Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus	37700	psi	ISO 527-1
Tensile Stress (Yield)	1600	psi	ISO 527-2
Coefficient of Friction	< 0.20		ISO 8295
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested	2.0	mil
Film Thickness - Recommended / Available	20-60 µm
Tensile Strength			ISO 527-3
MD : 2.0 mil, Blown Film	3630	psi
TD : 2.0 mil, Blown Film	3050	psi
Tensile Elongation			ISO 527-3
MD : Break, 2.0 mil, Blown Film	250	%
TD : Break, 2.0 mil, Blown Film	600	%
Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil, Blown Film)	110	g	ASTM D1709

Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature	201	°F	ISO 306/A50
Melting Temperature (DSC)	232	°F	ISO 3146

Optical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Gloss			ASTM D2457
20°, 1.97 mil, Blown Film	> 50
60°, 1.97 mil, Blown Film	> 100
Haze (1.97 mil, Blown Film)	< 9.00	%	ASTM D1003

Additional Information	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Erucamide	0.050	%	DIN 51454
Failure Energy (2.0 mil)	74.9	ft·lb/in	DIN 53373
Natural Silica	0.10	%	ISO 3451-1
Film properties tested using 50 µm thickness blown film extruded at a melt temperature of 180°C and a blow-up ratio of 1:2.5.