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Lupolen 2426 K

Low Density Polyethylene

Silica Filler, 0.18%

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
Lupolen 2426 K is an additivated, low density polyethylene. It contains slip and anti-blocking agent. It is delivered in pellet form.

Foodlaw compliance information about this product can be found in separate product documentation.

This product is not intended for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Silica Filler, 0.18% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Antiblock
  • Erucamide Slip (600 ppm)
  • Slip
Features 
  • Antiblocking
  • Good Processability
  • Low Friction
  • Opticals
  • Slip
Uses 
  • Cast Film
  • Film
  • Food Packaging
  • Industrial Applications
  • Packaging
  • Shrink Wrap
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
  • Cast Film
 
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
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ISO 306/A50
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°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 (2.0 mil)
ft·lb/in
DIN 53373
Film properties tested using 50 µm thickness blown film extruded at a melt temperature of 170°C and a blow-up ratio of 1:2.5.
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: LyondellBasell Industries, Lyondell, Basell, Bassell, Basell Polyolefins, Bassel

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Lupolen 2426 K, Lupolen , Lupolen2426K, 2426 K, 2426K, Polyethylene, Low Density, Polyethylene Low Density, LDPE, Polyethylene, PE, LyondellBasell, PolyethyleneLowDensity, K2426
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Slip, Unspecified Slip, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Low Friction, Antiblocking, Unspecified Antiblock.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Shrink Wrap, Cast Film, Food Packaging.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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