Provisional Technical Data Sheet

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Product Description

Blown Film

010F18S is a butene comonomer based Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), manufactured using Nova Chemical's Sclairtech Solution Polymerisation Technology. 010F18S is a natural coloured polymer with slip and antiblock agents for good openability and good slip properties. LLDPE 010F18S is designed to make blown film for Liquid packaging films, heavy duty films, multilayer films, carrier bags with good toughness, Impact strength and tear resistance properties.

Typical Properties*
S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Property Test Method Unit Value**

Density ASTM D 1505 Melt Flow Index ASTM D 1238 Tensile Strength @yield (MD/TD) ASTM D 882 Tensile Strength @Break (MD/TD) ASTM D 882 Elongation @Break (MD/TD) ASTM D 882 Tear Strength (MD/TD) ASTM D1922 Dart Impact Strength ASTM D1709 Coefficient of Friction(Static/Dynamic) STM D1894 A Gloss (600) ASTM D 523

g/cc 0.918 g/10min 0.90 Mpa 13/12 Mpa 39/30 % 700/800 g/mic 3.3/10.2 g/mic 3.5 -0.22/0.16 % 80

*Typical values not to be taken as specification

**Typical values with 40 film made with 1.8mm die gap & 2.25 BUR.

Processing Guidelines
Barrel Temperature (C) Melt Temperature (C) Blow up Ratio Die Gap (mm) : 180 - 200 : 190 - 210 : 2.0 - 3.0 : 1.8 - 2.5

Regulatory Requirements
LLDPE 010F18S shall meet Specification for Polyethylene for safe use in contact with Foodstuff, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking water as per IS: 10146-1982. It also confirms to the positive list of constituents as per IS: 10141-1982. The grade and Additives incorporated shall meet with FDA: CFR Title21, 177.1520, Olefin Polymers.

Storage & Handling

Prevent LLDPE Material from direct exposure to sunlight & heat to avoid quality deterioration. The storage location should be dry, dust free and the storage temperature should no exceed 50C. Non - compliance to these precautionary measures can lead to degradation.

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