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Westlake LDPE EC477AA

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Westlake Chemical Corporation

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Product Description
WESTLAKE polyethylene EC477 is a low-density resin designed for applications where high coating speeds and good drawdown are required. This material demonstrates good arhesive to paper, provides a good moisture barrier, and is heat-sealable at low temperatures.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
 
Features 
  • Good Adhesion
  • Good Drawdown
  • Heat Sealable
  • Moisture Resistant
 
Uses 
  • Adhesives
  • Coating Applications
 
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Coating
  • Extrusion Coating
 
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
ASTM D638
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Adhesion, Good Drawdown, Good draw down, Moisture Resistant, Water Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption.
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.
 
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