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Borecene™ FM5220

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borecene FM5220 is a unimodal metallocene grade intended for production of packaging film.

Borecene FM5220 is developed to give film with excellent optical properties (when blended with small amounts of LDPE) in combination with excellent puncture resistance and sealing strength. The product contains antioxidant and polymer processing aid.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Low Density
  • Opticals
  • Puncture Resistant
  
Uses 
  • Blending
  • Film
  • Food Packaging
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
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
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Secant Modulus
     ASTM D882A
1% Secant, MD: 1.6 mil
psi
  
1% Secant, TD: 1.6 mil
psi
  
Tensile Strength
     ISO 527-3
MD: 1.6 mil
psi
  
TD: 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
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ISO 6383-2
MD: 1.6 mil
lbf
  
TD: 1.6 mil
lbf
  
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Density, Low Specific Gravity, Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Packaging.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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