Osterlene LD-2-921 Osterman Polyethylene, Low Density

Product Description

LD-2-921 is a series of homopolymer resins for blown film. Applications include stiff liners.
LD-2-921 exhibits good processability and clarity.
LD-2-921 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

Fatigue Resistant

Food Contact Acceptable

Good Processability

High Clarity

Industrial Resin

Uses

Fabrics

Industrial Applications

Liners

Non-specific Food Applications

Agency Ratings

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Blown Film

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
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Strength		psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)		%	ASTM D638
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Secant Modulus - 1% Secant, MD		psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength - MD (Yield)		psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - MD (Yield)		%	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact²		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
The value shown as Secant Modulus, ASTM D882, was tested in accordance with ASTM E111. Product LD-2-921-SMAM: Slip - Medium, Antiblock -Medium Product LD-2-921-AM: Slip - 0, Antiblock - Medium Product LD-2-921: Slip - 0, Antiblock - 0
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Osterlene® LD-2-921, Osterlene LD2921, Osterlene® , Osterlene, OsterleneLD2921, LD, LD-2-921, LD2921, LD:2:921, LD/2/921, LD+2+921, LD_2_921, LD 2 921, LD2, 2921, Polyethylene, Low Density, Polyethylene Low Density, LDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Osterman, PolyethyleneLowDensity, 2LD
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: 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-2-921

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Osterman & Company