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SABIC® LLDPE 518N

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good Toughness
  • Heat Sealable
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Puncture Resistant
Uses 
  • Agricultural Applications
  • Bags
  • Film
  • Heavy-duty Bags
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183/A
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
MD: 1.2 mil
psi
 
TD: 1.2 mil
psi
 
Tensile Strength
    ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 1.2 mil
psi
 
TD: Yield, 1.2 mil
psi
 
MD: Break, 1.2 mil
psi
 
TD: Break, 1.2 mil
psi
 
Tensile Elongation
    ASTM D882
MD: Break, 1.2 mil
%
 
TD: Break, 1.2 mil
%
 
Dart Drop Impact (1.2 mil, Blown Film)
g
ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength
    ASTM D1922
MD: 1.2 mil
g
 
TD: 1.2 mil
g
 
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (60°, 1.18 mil, Blown Film)
 
ASTM D2457
Haze (1.18 mil, Blown Film)
%
ASTM D1003
Additional Information
30µm blown film produced with a blow up ratio of 1:2.5.
Puncture Resistance, SABIC Method, 30µm, Blown Film: 89 J/mm
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, High Tensile Strength, Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Heavy-duty Bags, Heavy Duty Bags.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
 
Extrusion Notes
Blow-up ratio: 2:1 to 3:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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