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AFFINITY™  GA 1900 - Dow Plastics - 

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AFFINITY GA 1900 by Dow Plastics is a POP (Plastomer, Polyolefin) plastic material.
General Information
Product Description

- Ultra high clarity, low density, low viscosity polyolefin
- Excellent thermal stability
- Low Tg (Excellent low temperature properties)
- Excellent flexibility
- Non corrosive
- Excellent color and odor
- Excellent compatibility with a wide range of polymers
- Low crystallinity (can be heavily filled)
- Low density (better mileage)
- Excellent adhesion to diverse substrates when formulated
- Complies with U.S. FDA FCN 424 (SEE NOTES)
Consult the regulations for complete details.

AFFINITY* GA 1900 Polyolefin Plastomer (POP) is produced via INSITE* Technology from Dow Plastics. This product can be used in applications such as polymer modification (i.e. flow enhancement and property enhancement), masterbatch/additive carrier, and hot melt adhesives.

Note: When used unmodified for food contact applications, this resin will comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a food contact substance (FCN) as a result of a premarket notification with an effective date of October 7, 2004 under FCN 424. This notification allows for use of this product as articles or components of articles used in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, as described in U.S. FDA Table 2 of 21 CFR § 176.170(c). It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the food contact article to ensure the article is suitable for its intended use. Manufacturers should be aware that foods with a high oil content may compromise the integrity of the packaging.

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Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
  • Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
  • ISO
  • Forms
  • Pellets
  • Processing Method
  • Extrusion
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