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FINGERPRINT™ MDPE 7520 NT

Polyethylene Resin

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
FINGERPRINT™ MDPE-7520 NT is a bimodal polyethylene resin produced using Unipol™ II process technology. It is intended for use in thin-wall micro irrigation tape applications.

Main Characteristics:
  • Excellent Dart
  • Good Extrudability
  • Excellent surface appearance

Slip Additive: none
Antiblock Additive: none
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • North America
Additive 
  • Processing Aid
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Profile Extrusion
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
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Film Puncture Energy 2 (5.0 mil)
in·lb
 Internal Method
Film Puncture Force 2 (5.0 mil)
lbf
 Internal Method
Secant Modulus 2
     ASTM D882
1% Secant, MD: 5.0 mil
psi
  
2% Secant, MD: 5.0 mil
psi
  
1% Secant, TD: 5.0 mil
psi
  
2% Secant, TD: 5.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Strength 2
     ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 5.0 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 5.0 mil
psi
  
MD: Break, 5.0 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 5.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation 2
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 5.0 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 5.0 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact 2
      
5.0 mil
g
 ASTM D1709A
5.0 mil
g
 ASTM D1709B
Elmendorf Tear Strength 3
     ASTM D1922
MD: 5.0 mil
g
  
TD: 5.0 mil
g
  
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss 2 (45°, 5.00 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze 2 (5.00 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
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Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions For Blown Film:
  • Extruder Size: 2.5 in. (63.5mm); 30:1 L/D ratio
  • Barrel Type: smooth bore
  • Melt Temperature: 470°F (243°C)
  • Die Diameter: 6 inches
  • Blow-Up Ratio: 2.1 to 1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22.1:1 BUR
3Method B; 2.1:1 BUR
 
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