DOW
ELITE™ 5400 G
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
ELITE™ 5400G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin is a Linear Low Density Copolymer produced via INSITE™ Technology from Dow. It offers a unique combination of low seal initiation, moderate stiffness and low blocking tendencies for good performance on automated packaging equipment.
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Overview
- For food and specialty packaging films
- Extremely high impact resistance and good tear properties
- Good optical properties
Complies with:- U.S. FDA FCN 424
- EU, No 10/2011
- 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 |
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| Density | 0.916 g/cm³ |
0.916 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Base Density | 0.916 g/cm³ |
0.916 g/cm³ | Dow Method |
| Melt Index (190°C/2.16kg) | 1.0 g/10 min |
1.0 g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Molded Properties
| Film Thickness — Tested | 1 mil |
25 μm | |
| Film Puncture Energy | 59.0 in·lb |
6.67 J | Dow Method |
| Film Puncture Force | 15.5 lbf |
68.9 N | Dow Method |
| Film Puncture Resistance | 390 ft·lb/in³ |
32.3 J/cm³ | Dow Method |
| Film Toughness | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD | 1010 ft·lb/in³ |
83.6 J/cm³ | |
| TD | 1150 ft·lb/in³ |
95.1 J/cm³ | |
| Secant Modulus | ASTM D882 | ||
| 1% Secant, MD | 31600 psi |
218 MPa | |
| 2% Secant, MD | 27300 psi |
188 MPa | |
| 1% Secant, TD | 36500 psi |
251 MPa | |
| 2% Secant, TD | 30300 psi |
209 MPa | |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Yield | 1510 psi |
10.4 MPa | |
| TD : Yield | 1530 psi |
10.5 MPa | |
| MD : Break | 5590 psi |
38.5 MPa | |
| TD : Break | 5260 psi |
36.3 MPa | |
| Tensile Elongation | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Break | 450 % |
450 % | |
| TD : Break | 630 % |
630 % | |
| Dart Drop Impact | 1000 g |
1000 g | ASTM D1709A |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength | ASTM D1922 | ||
| MD | 280 g |
280 g | |
| TD | 600 g |
600 g |
Thermal
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 219 °F |
104 °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Melting Temperature (DSC) | 253 °F |
123 °C | Dow Method |
Optical
| Gloss (45°) | 32 |
32 | ASTM D2457 |
| Haze | 20.0 % |
20.0 % | ASTM D1003 |
Extrusion Notes
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Disclaimer
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