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ATTANE™ SL 4101G

Ultra Low Density Polyethylene Resin

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
ATTANE™ SL 4101G Ultra Low Density Polyethylene Resin is designed for the production of blown film requiring a combination of excellent optical properties, outstanding tear and impact strength, and very good sealability. The product also offers very good flex crack resistance. ATTANE SL4101G Ultra Low Density Polyethylene Resin contains slip and antiblocking additives.

Applications:
  • Diapers, pads, wipes, garments
  • Medical packaging
  • Non-food and detergent pouches
  • Closure liners
  • Snack foods
  • Fresh-cut produce packaging
  • Frozen foods
  • Liquid foods
  • Fresh & processed foods
  • Industrial liners
  • Thin gauge industrial & consumer films
  • Misc. heavy duty films

Complies with:
  • EU, No 10/2011
  • U.S. FDA FCN 424
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antiblock (2750 ppm)
  • Slip (1000 ppm)
  
Agency Ratings 
  •  1
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity 3
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) 3 (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Coefficient of Friction
     ASTM D1894
vs. Itself - Dynamic
 
  
vs. Metal - Dynamic
 
  
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Tensile Modulus
     ISO 527-3
MD: 1.6 mil
psi
  
TD: 1.6 mil
psi
  
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-3
MD: Yield, 1.6 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 1.6 mil
psi
  
MD: Break, 1.6 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 1.6 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 1.6 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 1.6 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (1.6 mil)
g
 ISO 7765-1/A
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 1.6 mil
g
  
TD: 1.6 mil
g
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature 3
°F
 ASTM D1525
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (20°, 1.57 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (1.57 mil)
%
 ISO 14782
Related Terminology
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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), FDA (2).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions for Blown Film Extrusion:
  • Die Gap 1.6 to 2.5 mm
  • Melt Temperature: 190 to 240°C
  • Blow-Up Ratio: 1.5 to 3.5
  • Recommended Gauge Range: 10 to 80 µm
Notes
1Conditions of Use A through H
2Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
3Compression moulded samples
 
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