Topas 5013X14 Topas Cyclic Olefin Copolymer

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Developmental grade for film extrusion.

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Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR)			ISO 1133
190°C/2.16 kg		in³/10min
230°C/2.16 kg		in³/10min
Water Absorption (Saturation, 73°F)		%	ISO 62
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested		mil
Tensile Modulus			ISO 527-3
MD: 2.8 mil, Cast Film		psi
TD: 2.8 mil, Cast Film		psi
Tensile Strength			ISO 527-3
MD: 2.8 mil, Cast Film		psi
TD: 2.8 mil, Cast Film		psi
Tensile Elongation			ISO 527-3
MD: Break, 2.8 mil, Cast Film		%
TD: Break, 2.8 mil, Cast Film		%
Dart Drop Impact (2.8 mil, Cast Film)		g	ISO 7765-1
Elmendorf Tear Strength			ISO 6383-2
MD: 2.8 mil, Cast Film		lbf
TD: 2.8 mil, Cast Film		lbf
Oxygen Transmission Rate (73°F, 3.9 mil, Cast Film, 50% RH)		cm³/100 in²/24 hr	ASTM D3985
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (100°F, 3.9 mil, Cast Film, 90% RH)		g/100 in²/24 hr	ISO 15106-3
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature²		°F	ISO 11357-2
Optical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Gloss (60°, 2.76 mil, Cast Film)			ISO 2813
Haze (2.76 mil, Cast Film)		%	ISO 14782
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Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.		°F
Die Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
Head pressure: P melt > 140 bar / 2000 psi; Fine screen packs as needed Screw Speed: n screw > 50% nominal Screw design: Multi-purpose screw with shear/mixing section Screw diameter > 60 mm / 2.5 in L/D ratio 30:1 Compression ratio 2:1

Notes

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

²10°C/min

Topas® 5013X14