Osterlene LD-.25-918 Osterman Polyethylene, Low Density

Product Description

LD-.25-918 is a series of resins designed for heavy duty film applications. Superior puncture resistance combined with excellent impact properties make it an ideal choice for bags used to package fertilizer, peat moss, decorative stone and agricultural and construction materials.
LD-.25-918 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.
LD-.25-918 has been designed for excellent processability, bubble stability and good heat sealing over a wide range of extrusion conditions.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

North America

Features

Food Contact Acceptable

Good Heat Seal

Good Processability

High Impact Resistance

Puncture Resistant

Uses

Agricultural Applications

Non-specific Food Applications

Packaging

Agency Ratings

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Extrusion

Film Extrusion

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
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (100% Igepal, F0)		hr	ASTM D1693
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break)		psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)		%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus		psi	ASTM D790
Films	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Secant Modulus - 1% Secant, MD		psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength - MD (Yield)		psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation - MD (Break)		%	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact²		g	ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD		g	ASTM D1922
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)			ASTM D2240
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Brittleness Temperature		°F	ASTM D746
Vicat Softening Temperature		°F	ASTM D1525
Additional Information
The value shown as Secant Modulus, ASTM D882, was tested in accordance with ASTM E111. Tensile Elogation @ Break, ASTM D638: >600% Brittle Temperature, F50, ASTM D746: <-76°C Product LD-.25-918: Slip - None, Antiblock - None Product LD-.25-918-AH: Slip - None, Antiblock - High Product LD-.25-918-SLAH: Slip - Low, Antiblock - High
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant, High Impact Resistance, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Heat Seal.
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).

Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Melt Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
Optimum properties are found at melt temperatures of 330 -430°F and blow-up ratios between 1.8:1-2.5:1. Specific recommendations can be made only when the end use applications, properties and processing equipment are known.

Notes

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

²F50

Osterlene® LD-.25-918

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Osterman & Company