DOW
DOW™ LDPE 501I
Low Density Polyethylene
DOW™ 501I Low Density Polyethylene Resin is a barefoot resin for clarity and bakery film applications. Optimum gauge range: 1.0 — 3.0 mil.
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Overview
- A resin for clarity and bakery film applications
- Optimum gauge range: 1.0 — 3.0 mil
- Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520( c )2.1
- Complies with U.S. FDA — DMF
- Complies with EU, No 10/2011
- Complies with Canadian HPFB No Objection (With Limitations)
- Consult the regulations for complete details.
Additive
Antiblock: No; Slip: No; Processing Aid: No
Resin Properties
Typical Value (English) |
Typical Value (SI) |
Test Method |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.921 g/cm³ |
0.921 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Base Density | 0.921 g/cm³ |
0.921 g/cm³ | Dow Method |
| Melt Index (190°C/2.16kg) | 1.9 g/10 min |
1.9 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Molded Properties
| Film Thickness — Tested | 2 mil |
51 μm | |
| Film Puncture Resistance (2.0 mil (51 μm)) | 51.0 ft·lb/in³ |
4.22 J/cm³ | Dow Method |
| Film Toughness | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 2680 ft·lb/in³ |
221 J/cm³ | |
| TD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 2210 ft·lb/in³ |
183 J/cm³ | |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 1760 psi |
12.2 MPa | |
| TD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 1710 psi |
11.8 MPa | |
| MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 3700 psi |
25.5 MPa | |
| TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 2840 psi |
19.6 MPa | |
| Tensile Elongation | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 650 % |
650 % | |
| TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 730 % |
730 % | |
| Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil (51 μm)) | 88 g |
88 g | ASTM D1709A |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength | ASTM D1922 | ||
| MD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 440 g |
440 g | |
| TD : 2.0 mil (51 μm) | 480 g |
480 g |
Thermal
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 198 °F |
92.2 °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Melting Temperature (DSC) | 232 °F |
111 °C | Dow Method |
Optical
| Gloss (45°, 2.00 mil (50.8 μm)) | 76 |
76 | ASTM D2457 |
| Haze (2.00 mil (50.8 μm)) | 6.70 % |
6.70 % | ASTM D1003 |
Extrusion
| Melt Temperature | 422 °F |
217 °C |
Extrusion Notes
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Disclaimer
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