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Osterlene® LD-13.5-918

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Osterman & Company

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Product Description
LD-13.5-918 is an extrusion coating resin especially recommended for high-speed, light weight coating applications. The resin can be drawn to a 3 lb/ream coating weight at line speeds in excess of 1500 fpm with minimum neck-in and no edge weave.
LD-13.5-918 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, 21 CFR Section 177.1520 regulations. Specific limitations may apply.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
  • Heavy-duty Bags
  • Laminates
  • Non-specific Food Applications
  • Packaging
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion Coating
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 (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Osterlene® LD-13.5-918, Osterlene LD135918, Osterlene® , Osterlene, OsterleneLD135918, LD, LD 13 5 918, LD-13.5-918, LD135918, LD:13.5:918, LD/13.5/918, LD+13.5+918, LD_13.5_918, LD 13.5 918, LD13, 135, 5918, LD_135_918, LD 135 918, Polyethylene, Low Density, Polyethylene Low Density, LDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Osterman, PolyethyleneLowDensity, 13LD
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Applications, Heavy-duty Bags, Heavy Duty Bags.
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).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
It is recommended that a melt temperature of 590 - 620°F be used for light-weight coating applications in conjunction with electrostatic, flame or chemical priming to insure good adhesion.
The maximum recommended melt temperature for LD-13.5-918 is 625°F.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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