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ASPUN™ 6850A

Fiber Grade Resin

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
  • Designed for processing into nonwoven fabrics and bonding fibers
  • Soft fabric with excellent drape
  • Low melting point for bonding
  • Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a
  • Consult the regulations for complete details
  • Complies with EU, No 10/2011

ASPUN 6850A Fiber Grade Resin is a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). Typical processes include spun bond nonwoven and staple fiber production.

Notes: The composition of this product complies with the requirements for use in contact with food of the EU, No 10/2011. Contact a Dow Sales Office to obtain a detailed food contact compliance letter for this product. Such a letter covers the food contact status of this product in the various European Countries and in addition gives information about the imposed migration requirements.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • North America
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ASPUN™ 6850A, ASPUN 6850A, ASPUN™ , ASPUN, ASPUN6850A, 6850 A, 6850A, Polyethylene, Linear Low Density, Polyethylene Linear Low Density, LLDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Dow, PolyethyleneLinearLowDensity, A6850
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EU (1), FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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