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SABIC® LLDPE 118N

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

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Product Description
SABIC® LLDPE 118N is a butene-linear low density polyethylene resin designed for general purpose applications.
Films produced from this resin are tough with excellent puncture resistance, high tensile strength and good hottack properties.

Typical applications for SABIC® LLDPE 118N are shipping sacks, ice bags, frozen food bags, liners, carrier bags, garbage bags, agriculture films, shrink film (for blending with LDPE), industrial consumer packaging and high clarity film if blended with (10-20%) LDPE.

SABIC® LLDPE 118N is a Linear Low Density Polyethylene natural resin designed for wire and cable applications.

SABIC® LLDPE 118N contains a low level of antioxidants and does not contain any antiblock and/or slip agents. It also exhibits excellent Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR).

Sufficient Cu-inhibitor should be added to meet specific ageing requirements. For jacketing applications, addition of Carbon Black or UV stabilizer is required.
Applications
  • Telecommunication and Power cable (LV, MV, HV) jacketing.
  • Halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) compounds.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • General Purpose
  • Good Toughness
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Puncture Resistant
Uses 
  • Agricultural Applications
  • Bags
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Film
  • Food Packaging
  • Laminates
  • Liners
  • Packaging
  • Stretch Wrap
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/A, ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238, ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
psi
  
Break, Compression Molded
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
%
  
Break, Compression Molded
%
  
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Tensile Modulus
     ISO 527-3
MD: 2.0 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
TD: 2.0 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-3
MD: Yield, 2.0 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
TD: Yield, 2.0 mil, Blown Film
psi
  
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
%
  
Elmendorf Tear Strength 2
     ISO 6383-2
MD: 2.0 mil
lbf/in
  
TD: 2.0 mil
lbf/in
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Impact Strength
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D4272
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, Compression Molded)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ISO 306/A
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 3
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 1.97 mil, Blown Film)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (1.97 mil, Blown Film)
%
 ASTM D1003
Clarity - Blown Film (2.0 mil)
V
 Internal Method
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Puncture Resistance - Blown Film (2.0 mil)
ft·lb/in
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant, High Tensile Strength, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Stretch Wrap, Food Packaging, Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Blown Film
3500 V/sec
 
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