DOW
DOW™ LDPE 611A
Low Density Polyethylene
DOW™ 611A is a Low Density Polyethylene Resin suitable for blown film extrusion that offers an excellent balance of optical and mechanical properties with excellent processability. These features makes this resin a great option for retail shrink packaging for a wide range of products.
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Overview
- A shrink film resin with good optics for packaging applications
- Optimum gauge range: 1.0−3.0 mil
- Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520( c )2.2
- Complies with U.S. FDA-DMF
- Complies with Canadian HPFB No Objections(With Limitations)
- Complies with EU, No 10/2011
- Consult the regulations for complete details.
Additive
Antiblock: 1245 ppm; Slip: No; Processing Aid: No
Resin Properties
Typical Value (English) |
Typical Value (SI) |
Test Method |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.924 g/cm³ |
0.924 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Base Density | 0.923 g/cm³ |
0.923 g/cm³ | Dow Method |
| Melt Index (190°C/2.16kg) | 0.88 g/10 min |
0.88 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Molded Properties
| Film Toughness | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 666 ft·lb/in³ |
55.1 J/cm³ | |
| MD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 780 ft·lb/in³ |
64.5 J/cm³ | |
| TD : 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 770 ft·lb/in³ |
63.7 J/cm³ | |
| TD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 808 ft·lb/in³ |
66.9 J/cm³ | |
| Secant Modulus | ASTM D882 | ||
| 2% Secant, MD : 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 28600 psi |
197 MPa | |
| 2% Secant, MD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 29200 psi |
201 MPa | |
| 2% Secant, TD : 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 32600 psi |
225 MPa | |
| 2% Secant, TD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 32900 psi |
227 MPa | |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Yield, 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 1730 psi |
11.9 MPa | |
| MD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 1710 psi |
11.8 MPa | |
| TD : Yield, 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 1780 psi |
12.3 MPa | |
| TD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 1770 psi |
12.2 MPa | |
| MD : Break, 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 3680 psi |
25.4 MPa | |
| MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 3130 psi |
21.6 MPa | |
| TD : Break, 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 2510 psi |
17.3 MPa | |
| TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 2450 psi |
16.9 MPa | |
| Tensile Elongation | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Break, 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 270 % |
270 % | |
| MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 370 % |
370 % | |
| TD : Break, 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 540 % |
540 % | |
| TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 560 % |
560 % | |
| Dart Drop Impact | ASTM D1709A | ||
| 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 78 g |
78 g | |
| 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 120 g |
120 g | |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength | ASTM D1922 | ||
| MD : 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 190 g |
190 g | |
| MD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 400 g |
400 g | |
| TD : 1.0 mil (25 μm) | 180 g |
180 g | |
| TD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 450 g |
450 g |
Thermal
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 207 °F |
97.2 °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Melting Temperature (DSC) | 234 °F |
112 °C | Dow Method |
Optical
| Gloss | ASTM D2457 | ||
| 45°, 1.00 mil (25.4 μm) | 71 |
71 | |
| 45°, 2.00 mil (50.8 μm) | 76 |
76 | |
| Haze | ASTM D1003 | ||
| 1.00 mil (25.4 μm) | 6.00 % |
6.00 % | |
| 2.00 mil (50.8 μm) | 7.00 % |
7.00 % |
Extrusion
| Melt Temperature | 416 °F |
213 °C |
Extrusion Notes
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Disclaimer
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