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INEOS LDPE 21D430

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe

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Product Description
Applications
21D430 is particularly suitable for heavy duty film applications such as sacks, pallet shrink wrap and agricultural film.

Characteristics
21D430 is an easily extrudable LDPE homopolymer. It offers the following properties:
  • very high impact strength
  • excellent bubble stability
  • low slip film

If corona treatment is necessary, the level should normally be in the range 38-48N/m.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Low Slip
  
Uses 
  • Film
  • Heavy-duty Bags
  • Shrink Wrap
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
  • Extrusion
  • Filament Winding
  • Film Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/D
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Coefficient of Friction
 
 ASTM D1894
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Tensile Modulus
     ISO 1184
1% Secant, MD: 3.9 mil
psi
  
1% Secant, TD: 3.9 mil
psi
  
Tensile Stress
     ISO 1184
MD: Yield, 3.9 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 3.9 mil
psi
  
MD: 3.9 mil
psi
  
TD: 3.9 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ISO 1184
MD: Break, 3.9 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 3.9 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (3.9 mil)
g
 ASTM D1709
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ISO 306/A
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 3.94 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (3.94 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance, Low Slip.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Shrink Wrap, Heavy-duty Bags, Heavy Duty Bags.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Cast Film Extruders: 240 to 280°C
Blown Film Extruders: 160 to 185°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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