Westlake LDPE EF403

Category: LDPE , Low Density Polyethylene
Manufacturer: Westlake Chemical Corporation
Trademark: Westlake LDPE
Fillers: -
Ports: Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
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WESTLAKE polyethylene EF403 is a fractional melt low-density formulation suggested for use in clarity shrink applications. This LDPE formula exhibits excellent shrinkability, and has very good optical properties.

Application/Uses:
Medium duty produce bags
Good clarity shrink film
Bags for textile items
Beverage/Bottle overwrap
General Information
Features
  • Kosher certification
  • Low density
  • Optical
  • Definition, high
  • High shrinkage
Uses
  • Films
  • Bags
  • Textile applications
  • Shrinkable film
Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
Forms
  • Particle
Processing Method
  • Blow film
  • Extrusion
PhysicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Density 0.924g/cm³ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)0.80g/10 minASTM D1238
FilmsNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Film Thickness - Tested 32µm
secant modulus 1ASTM D882
    1% secant, MD : 32 µm, blown film 179MPaASTM D882
    1% secant, TD : 32 µm, blown film 221MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength 2ASTM D882
    MD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film 30.3MPaASTM D882
    TD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film 23.4MPaASTM D882
Tensile Elongation 3ASTM D882
    MD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film 500%ASTM D882
    TD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film 700%ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact 4(32 µm, Blown Film)130gASTM D1709
OpticalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Gloss (45°, 31.8 µm, Blown Film)75ASTM D2457
Haze (31.8 µm, Blown Film)4.0%ASTM D1003
Additional Information
Test specimens for blown film: nominal thickness 1.25 mils; blow up ratio 2.5:1, die gap 35 mils.Melt temperatures of 360° F - 390° F are recommended for Westlake Chemical EF403 with blow-up ratios of 1.5:1 or higher.
ExtrusionNominal ValueUnit
Melt Temperature 182 - 199°C
Note Message
1 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
2 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
3 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
4 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
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