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Osterlene® LD-3-931

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Osterman & Company

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Product Description
LD-3-931 is a series of homopolymer resins specifically designed for overwrap packaging.
LD-3-931 provides excellent optical properties and good stiffness for improved machineability.
LD-3-931 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 Stiffness
  • Machinable
  • Opticals
  
Uses 
  • Non-specific Food Applications
  • 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 - MD (Break)
psi
 ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - MD (Yield)
%
 ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact 2
g
 ASTM D1709
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Osterlene® LD-3-931, Osterlene LD3931, Osterlene® , Osterlene, OsterleneLD3931, LD, LD-3-931, LD3931, LD:3:931, LD/3/931, LD+3+931, LD_3_931, LD 3 931, LD3, 3931, Polyethylene, Low Density, Polyethylene Low Density, LDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Osterman, PolyethyleneLowDensity, 3LD
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Stiffness.
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.
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