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DOW™ LDPE 312E

Generic Family: Polyethylene, Low Density • Supplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
DOW LDPE 312E is a fractional melt index low density polyethylene resin, containing slip and antiblock additives. DOW LDPE 312E has been specially designed for superior processability on blown film lines leading to significant output improvements.
The resin offers additionally excellent draw down. It can be used pure or in blends with LLDPE resins.

Applications:
Health & hygiene films, Food packaging, Collation shrink, Agricultural films, Shopping bags, Garbage bags, Lamination films

Main Characteristics:
  • Excellent processability and draw down
  • Good physical properties in blends with LLDPE
  • Can be readily extruded using conventional blown film techniques at melt temperatures between 160 and 195°C

DOW LDPE 312E should compliy with:
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c)2.2
  • EU, No 10/2011
  • Canadian HPFB No Objection
  • U.S. FDA-DMF
  • Consult the regulations for complete details.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Asia Pacific, Europe
Other Properties
Additive, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density / Specific Gravity, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Coefficient of Friction, Film Thickness - Tested, Film Puncture Energy, Film Puncture Force, Film Puncture Resistance, Secant Modulus MD, Secant Modulus TD, Tensile Strength at Yield MD, Tensile Strength at Yield TD, Tensile Strength at Break MD, Tensile Strength at Break TD, Elongation at Break MD, Elongation at Break TD, Dart Drop Impact, Elmendorf Tear Strength MD, Elmendorf Tear Strength TD, Gloss, Haze, Melt Temperature, Extrusion Notes
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Processing

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