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Petrothene® GA501

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
The PETROTHENE GA 501 series of resins is pelletized linear low density polyethylene for film extrusion applications that require excellent drawdown and toughness. These resins have excellent puncture resistance, elongation and heat seal strength. Applications include heavy duty shipping sacks, prime liners, commercial and industrial packaging, as well as food and consumer packaging.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Drawdown
  • Good Heat Seal
  • Good Toughness
  • Puncture Resistant
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Food Packaging
  • Industrial Applications
  • Liners
  • Packaging
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Film Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
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
  
Secant Modulus
     ASTM D882
1% Secant, MD: 1.0 mil
psi
  
1% Secant, TD: 1.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 1.0 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 1.0 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 1.0 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 1.0 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (1.0 mil, Blown Film)
g
 ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 1.0 mil
g
  
TD: 1.0 mil
g
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 1.00 mil, Blown Film)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (1.00 mil, Blown Film)
%
 ASTM D1003
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: Petrothene® GA501, Petrothene GA501, Petrothene® , Petrothene, PetrotheneGA501, GA 501, GA501, Polyethylene, Linear Low Density, Polyethylene Linear Low Density, LLDPE, Polyethylene, PE, LyondellBasell, PolyethyleneLinearLowDensity, 501GA
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant, Good Heat Seal, Good Drawdown, Good draw down.
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).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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