Purell PE 2420 F LyondellBasell Polyethylene, Low Density

Product Description

Purell PE 2420 F is a high purity low density polyethylene with good processability, good opticals and good chemical resistance. It is delivered in pellet form. Target market is film for healthcare applications including packaging of pharmaceuticals.

Without exception, all potential activities for applications in the pharmaceutical, medical device, laboratory and diagnostics area have to be discussed with the relevant Technical (P & AD) and Business contacts first. To discuss a medical/pharmaceutical application please contact: your local Distributor or your local LyondellBasell contact.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America

North America

Features

Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable

Good Chemical Resistance

Good Heat Seal

Good Processability

High Purity

Low Gel

Opticals

Uses

Bags

Film

Medical/Healthcare Applications

Packaging

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Blown Film

Extrusion Blow Molding

Injection Blow Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)		g/10 min	ISO 1133
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus		psi	ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Yield)		psi	ISO 527-2
Coefficient of Friction			ISO 8295
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested		mil
Film Thickness - Recommended / Available
Tensile Strength			ISO 527-3
MD: 2.0 mil, Blown Film		psi
TD: 2.0 mil, Blown Film		psi
Tensile Elongation			ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 2.0 mil, Blown Film		%
TD: Break, 2.0 mil, Blown Film		%
Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil, Blown Film)		g	ASTM D1709
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)			ISO 868
Ball Indentation Hardness (H 49/30)		psi	ISO 2039-1
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature		°F	ISO 306/A50
Melting Temperature
--²		°F
--		°F	ISO 3146
Optical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Gloss			ASTM D2457
20°, 1.97 mil, Blown Film
60°, 1.97 mil, Blown Film
Haze (1.97 mil, Blown Film)		%	ASTM D1003
Additional Information	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Failure Energy - Blown Film (2.0 mil)		J/mm	DIN 53373
Film properties tested using 50 µm thickness blown film extruded at a melt temperature of 180°C and a blow-up ratio of 2:1.
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Heat Seal, High Purity, Low Gel, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, EtO Sterilizable, EtO Sterilization, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medical Applications, Pharmaceutical Packaging.

Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Melt Temperature		°F

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²Film

Purell PE 2420 F

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries