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FLEXOMER™ DFDA-1137 NT 7

Very Low Density Polyethylene Resin

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
FLEXOMER™ DFDA-1137 NT 7 Very Low Density Polyethylene (VLDPE) Resin is an ethylene copolymer intended for use in molding and extrusion applications where high flexibility is desired. It is especially useful for flexible hose and tube applications as well as for blow molding small, squeezable bottles. It has a high molecular weight and a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution and exhibits excellent low temperature toughness and outstanding flex life characteristics. It is also recommended as a blending component to modify and improve the physical properties of high pressure and linear low density polyethylene resins.

Complies with:
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a
  • EU, No 10/2011
  • Canadian HPFB No Objection
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  
Additive 
  • Processing Aid
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Profile Extrusion
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
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (F0)
hr
 ASTM D1693A
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746A
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Additional Information
Compression molded parts prepared according to ASTM D 1928 Procedure C. Properties will vary with changes in molding conditions and aging time.
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Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EU (1), HPFB (Canada) (1), FDA (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions:
  • Screw Type: All standard commercial extrusion equipment
  • Melt Temperature Range: 300-350°F (149-177 °C)
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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