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DOWLEX™ GM 8091

Generic Family: Polyethylene, Linear Low Density • Supplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
DOWLEX™ GM 8091 Polyethylene Resin is a next generation linear low density polyethylene resin designed for high quality blown film applications requiring a combination of excellent optical properties, tear strength and sealability, and a very good toughness/stiffness balance DOWLEX™ GM 8091 Polyethylene Resin is also designed to offer a very high processability and very low gel level making it ideal for use in lamination films and other specialty packaging.

Note: DOWLEX™ GM 8091 Polyethylene Resin should comply with FDA regulation 177.1520 and with most European food contact regulations when used unmodified and processed according to good manufacturing practices for food contact applications. Please, contact your nearest Dow office regarding food contact compliance statements. The purchaser remains responsible for determining whether the use complies with all relevant regulations.

Applications:
  • High clarity tissue overwrap
  • Produce bags
  • Food packaging films
  • Lamination film

Complies with:
  • EU, 10/2011
  • U.S. FDA FCN 1539
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America
Other Properties
Additive, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density / Specific Gravity, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Film Thickness - Tested, Film Toughness MD, Film Toughness 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, Vicat Softening Temperature, Melting Temperature (DSC), Gloss, Haze, Extrusion Notes
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Processing

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