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DOW™ LDPE 421E

Generic Family: Polyethylene, Low Density • Supplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
DOW LDPE™ 421E Low Density Polyethylene Resin can be readily extruded using conventional blown film techniques utilizing melt temperatures between 160 and 195 °C. This resin, when properly fabricated, shows excellent mechanical properties, consistent with its higher density (high stiffness) when compared to standard resins, whilst maintaining very high clarity and gloss. It shows good draw down properties and processability. This product does not contain slip nor antiblock additives.

Regulations:
DOW LDPE 421E Low Density Polyethylene Resin should comply with:
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c)2.2
  • EU, No 10/2011
  • Consult the regulations for complete details.

Applications:
  • High clarity lamination films.
  • Packaging of soft products such as hand tissues, toilet tissues, feminine hygiene products.
  • High clarity tissues overwrap.
  • Produce bags.
  • Food packaging films.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Europe
Other Properties
Agency Ratings, Forms, Density / Specific Gravity, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Tensile Modulus, Tensile Stress at Yield, Tensile Stress at Break, Tensile Strain at Break, Dart Drop Impact, Elmendorf Tear Strength MD, Elmendorf Tear Strength TD, Vicat Softening Temperature, Melt Temperature, Extrusion Notes
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Processing

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