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Westlake LDPE EC4042AA

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Westlake Chemical Corporation

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Product Description
WESTLAKE low-density polyethylene EC4042 is a low density resin designed for applications, such as sugar pouches and freezer wrap, where high coating speeds and good drawdown are required. The combination of high melt index and low density also provides good heat seals at high packaging of sealing rates.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Good Drawdown
  • Good Heat Seal
  • Kosher Approved
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
  • Food Packaging
  
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Coating
  • Extrusion Coating
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D4883
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Break, 73°F)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, 73°F)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 2% Secant 3 (73°F)
psi
 ASTM D790
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Drawdown, Good draw down, Good Heat Seal.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Packaging.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type IV, 20 in/min
30.50 in/min
 
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