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INEOS LDPE 21H460

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe

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Product Description
21H460 is suitable for a variety of general-purpose packaging films, liners, carrier bags, fine shrink film.
21H460 is an autoclave LDPE homopolymer. It offers the following properties:
  • Good strength and dart drop resistance
  • High clarity
  • Good drawdown
  • Low tendency to block
If corona treatment is necessary, the level should normally be in the range 38-48 mN/m.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good Drawdown
  • Good Strength
  • High Clarity
 
Uses 
  • Bags
  • Film
  • Laminates
  • Liners
  • Packaging
  • Shrink Wrap
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Film Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183/D
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Coefficient of Friction (Blown Film)
 
ASTM D1894
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
 
Tensile Modulus
    ISO 1184
1% Secant, MD: 2.0 mil, Blown Film
psi
 
1% Secant, TD: 2.0 mil, Blown Film
psi
 
Tensile Stress
    ISO 1184
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 1184
MD: Break, 2.0 mil, Blown Film
%
 
TD: Break, 2.0 mil, Blown Film
%
 
Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil, Blown Film)
g
ASTM D1709A
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ISO 306/A50
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 1.97 mil, Blown Film)
 
ASTM D2457
Haze (1.97 mil, Blown Film)
%
ASTM D1003
Additional Information
Film properties taken from 50 µm film, 2.5:1 blow up ratio, 180°C melt temperature.
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Good Strength, Good Drawdown, Good draw down.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Shrink Wrap.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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