DOW
ELITE™ 5960G1 High Density Polyethylene

ELITE™ 5960G1 is a High Density Polyethylene Resin with an excellent moisture barrier, stiffness, extruder processability, and low dusting for use in a variety of dry food packaging including stand up pouches. This product supports applications that can be designed for recyclability, helping advance a circular economy.

Download PDF
Supplier

Main
Characteristics

  • With excellent moisture barrier, low dusting propensity
  • Great processability; low back pressure and exceptional bubble stability

Complies with

  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520( c )2.2
  • EU, No 10/2011

Consult the regulations for complete details.

Additive

Antiblock: Yes; Slip: No

Resin Properties
Typical Value
Unit 
Test Method
Density
0.962
g/​cm³
ASTM D792
Base Density 
0.960
g/​cm³
Internal Method 
Melt Index (190°C/2.16kg)
0.85
g/​10 min 
ASTM D1238

Molded Properties

Film Thickness — Tested 
50
μm
Secant Modulus 
ASTM D882
    2% Secant, MD
850
MPa
    2% Secant, TD
929
MPa
Dart Drop Impact
130
g
ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength 
ASTM D1922
    MD
41
g
    TD
170
g

Thermal

Vicat Softening Temperature
130
°C
ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC)
134
°C
Internal Method 

Optical

Gloss (45°)
13
ASTM D2457
Haze 
53
%
ASTM D1003 

Extrusion Notes

Fabrication Conditions for Blown Film:
  • Screw Size: 3.5 in
  • Screw Type: DSB II
  • Die Gap: 70 mil (1.7 mm)
  • Melt Temperature: 425°F
  • Output: 12 lb/​hr/​in of die circumference
  • Die Diameter: 8 in.
  • Blow-Up Ratio: 2.5 to 1
  • Frost Line Height: 33 in.

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.

Nota:

Esto es una traducción. Quantum no asume responsabilidad alguna por la exactitud de la traducción. Cualquier discrepancia o diferencia creada en la traducción no es vinculante y no tiene ningún efecto legal. Si surge alguna duda relacionada con la exactitud de la información contenida en la ficha técnica traducida, consulte la versión en ingles.