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DOWLEX™ GM 8070G Linear Low Density Polyethylene

DOWLEX™ GM 8070G Polyethylene Resin is suitable for a wide variety of blown film applications with good processability, superior extensibility and good physical properties.

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Overview

Main Characteristics

  • Superior extensibility
  • High strength and good optical properties

Complies with:

  • EU, No 10/2011
  • U.S. FDA FCN 741
  • Canadian HPFB No Objection

Consult the regulations for complete details.

Additive

Antiblock: No; Slip: No; Processing Aid: No

Resin Properties
Typical Value  (English)
Typical Value  (SI)
Test Method
Density
0.917 g/​cm³
0.917 g/​cm³
ASTM D792
Base Density 
0.917 g/​cm³
0.917 g/​cm³
Dow Method 
Melt Index (190°C/2.16kg)
0.90 g/​10 min 
0.90 g/​10 min 
ASTM D1238

Molded Properties

Tensile Elongation (Break) 
510 %
510 %
ASTM D882
Film Thickness — Tested 
1 mil
20 μm
Film Puncture Resistance 
194 ft·lb/in³
16.1 J/​cm³ 
Dow Method 
Secant Modulus 
ASTM D882
    2% Secant, MD
51200 psi
353 MPa
    2% Secant, TD
46300 psi
319 MPa
Tensile Strength 
ASTM D882
    MD : Yield 
2510 psi
17.3 MPa
    TD : Yield 
2630 psi
18.1 MPa
    MD : Break
12700 psi
87.3 MPa
Tensile Elongation 
ASTM D882
    MD : Break 
510 %
510 %
    TD : Break 
490 %
490 %
Dart Drop Impact
450 g
450 g
ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength 
ASTM D1922
    MD
320 g
320 g
    TD
490 g
490 g

Thermal

Vicat Softening Temperature
217 °F
103 °C
ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC)
250 °F
121 °C
Dow Method 

Optical

Gloss (45°, 0.800 mil (20.3 μm)) 
54
54
ASTM D2457
Haze (0.800 mil (20.3 μm))
10.0 %
10.0 %
ASTM D1003 

Extrusion Notes

Fabrication Conditions for Blown Film:
  • Machine: Monolayer blown film extrusion line
  • Monolayer Film (0.8 mil)
  • Screw Size: 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) 30:1 L/D
  • Screw Type: DSBII
  • Die Gap: 70 mil
  • Output: 10 lbs/hr./in. of die circumference
  • Die Diameter: 6 in.
  • Blow-up Ratio: 2.5:1

Disclaimer

The information presented here was acquired by Quantum from the producer of the material. Quantum assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained on this website. Please refer to the downloadable pdf data sheet provided directly by the producer.

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