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AFFINITY™ KC 8852G

Polyolefin Plastomer

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
  • Excellent inherent cling properties
  • Excellent optical properties
  • Excellent toughness properties

Complies with:
  • U.S. FDA FCN 424
  • Canadian HPFB No Objections
Consult the regulations for complete details.

AFFINITY* KC 8852G Polyolefin Plastomer (POP) is produced via INSITE* Technology. This resin is an ethyleneoctene copolymer that offers excellent performance as a cling resin in one-sided stretch cling film applications. This polyolefin plastomer provides excellent cling and optics, while offering outstanding toughness.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Cast Film
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 Resistance (0.80 mil, Cast Film)
ft·lb/in³
 Internal Method
Dart Drop Impact (0.80 mil, Cast Film)
g
 ASTM D1709
Film Cling
     ASTM D4649
0.8 mil 2
g
  
0.8 mil 3
g
  
0.8 mil 4
g
  
0.8 mil 5
g
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 0.800 mil, Cast Film)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (0.800 mil, Cast Film)
%
 ASTM D1003
Additional Information
The resin was utilized as the cling layer in coextruded cast and blown 0.8 mil (21 µm), one-sided stretch cling film structures.
Related Terminology
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Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), HPFB (Canada) (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Blown Film, Unstretched
3Blown Film, 200% Stretched
4Cast Film, Unstretched
5Cast Film, 200% Stretched
 
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