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SABIC® LDPE 1808AF00

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

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Product Description
SABIC® LDPE 1808AF00 is an autoclave grade without additives. The material can be processed at high speeds, thanks to it's excellent draw down properties and superior web stability. The grade has a very low gel level.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Discontinued
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Drawdown
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion Coating
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
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance 2 (140°F, 0.0787 in, Compression Molded)
hr
Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
    ISO 527-2/200
Yield, 0.0630 in, Compression Molded
psi
 
Break, 0.0630 in, Compression Molded
psi
 
Tensile Strain (Break, 0.0630 in, Compression Molded)
%
ISO 527-2/200
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
 
Tensile Stress
    ISO 527-3
MD: Yield, 0.98 mil
psi
 
TD: Yield, 0.98 mil
psi
 
MD: 0.98 mil
psi
 
TD: 0.98 mil
psi
 
Tensile Elongation
    ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 0.98 mil
%
 
TD: Break, 0.98 mil
%
 
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (100°F, 0.98 mil, 100% RH)
g/100 in²/24 hr
Internal Method
Oxygen Permeability 3 (73°F, 1.0 mil)
cm³/cm²/bar/24 hr
Internal Method
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ISO 306
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
DIN 53765
Enthalpy Change
J/g
DIN 53765
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flexural Crack Resistance (1.0 mil)
cycles/10 holes
Internal Method
Tear Strength
    ISO 6383-2
MD: 1.0 mil
lbf/in
 
TD: 1.0 mil
lbf/in
 
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Drawdown, Good draw down.
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), EEC (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22 MPa
30% RH
 
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