Alkathene XLF197 Qenos Polyethylene, Linear Low Density

Product Description

XLF197 is a low density polyethylene designed for the production of thin gauge (less than 20µm) high clarity films. XLF197 does not contain any additives.

XLF197 is intended primarily for the manufacture of food wrap films; often an additive is incorporated during the manufacture of film to enhance cling performance.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Asia Pacific

Features

High Clarity

Uses

Film

Agency Ratings

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Blown Film

Film Extrusion

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ASTM D1505
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
2% Secant, MD: 0.59 mil, Blown Film		psi
2% Secant, TD: 0.59 mil, Blown Film		psi
Tensile Strength			ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 0.59 mil, Blown Film		psi
TD: Yield, 0.59 mil, Blown Film		psi
MD: Break, 0.59 mil, Blown Film		psi
TD: Break, 0.59 mil, Blown Film		psi
Tensile Elongation			ASTM D882
MD: Break, 0.59 mil, Blown Film		%
TD: Break, 0.59 mil, Blown Film		%
Dart Drop Impact (0.59 mil, Blown Film)		g	ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength			ASTM D1922
MD: 0.59 mil, Blown Film		g
TD: 0.59 mil, Blown Film		g
Optical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Gloss (45°, 0.591 mil, Blown Film)			ASTM D2457
Haze (0.591 mil, Blown Film)		%	ASTM D1003
Additional Information
Film properties taken from blown film processed at a blow up ratio of 2:1.
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity.
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), AS (1).

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

Alkathene™ XLF197

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Qenos Pty Ltd