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Lupolen 2420 D

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by LyondellBasell Industries

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Product Description
Lupolen 2420 D is a non-additivated, low density polyethylene. 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
Features 
  • Good Processability
  • Good Tear Strength
  • Good Toughness
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Bottles
  • Consumer Applications
  • Film
  • Shrink Wrap
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
  • Extrusion Blow Molding
  • Injection Blow Molding
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 (Blown Film)
 
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 (2.8 mil)
ft·lb/in
DIN 53373
Film properties tested using 50 µm thickness blown film extruded at a melt temperature of 180°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 2420 D, Lupolen , Lupolen2420D, 2420 D, 2420D, Polyethylene, Low Density, Polyethylene Low Density, LDPE, Polyethylene, PE, LyondellBasell, PolyethyleneLowDensity, D2420
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, Good Tear Strength, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Shrink Wrap.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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