Osterlene LD-1.8-921 Osterman Polyethylene, Low Density

Product Description

LD-1.8-921 is a series of homopolymer resins that combine premium clarity with strength and stiffness.
LD-1.8-921 exhibits good impact strength on both flat and creased film. It is recommended for textile packaging, light produce, bread bags and other thin packaging films enhanced by clarity and sparkle. The optical values of LD-1.8-921 actually improve with decreases in film gauge and are maintained at wide die gap settings. This leads to important cost savings. With wider die gaps back pressures are reduced, as are extrusion costs.
LD-1.8-921 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, 21 CFR Section 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations may apply.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

North America

Features

Food Contact Acceptable

Good Impact Resistance

Good Stiffness

Good Strength

High Clarity

Uses

Non-specific Food Applications

Textile Applications

Thin-walled Packaging

Agency Ratings

Forms

Pellets

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
Secant Modulus - 1% Secant, MD		psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength			ASTM D882
TD: Yield		psi
MD: Break		psi
Tensile Elongation - MD (Yield)		%	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact² (50°F)		g	ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD		g	ASTM D1922
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature		°F	ASTM D1525
Optical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Gloss (45°)			ASTM D2457
Haze		%	ASTM D1003
Additional Information
Product LD-1.8-921: Slip - None, Antiblock - None Product LD-1.8-921-AH: Slip - None, Antiblock - High Product LD-1.8-921-SMAM: Slip - Medium, Antiblock - Medium
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Good Impact Resistance, Good Stiffness, Good Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Thin-walled Packaging, Thin-wall Packaging, Thinwall Packaging, Food Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).

Notes

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

²F50

Osterlene® LD-1.8-921

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Osterman & Company