| 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 |
| PDF: | srnXbo_Westlake-LDPE-EF378.pdf |
| PRICE: | Order Products email sales@su-jiao.com |
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WESTLAKE EF378 is suggested for cast film applications. It has excellent haze and gloss, good strength, good processability, and good heat sealability. Application/Uses Diaper liners General purpose clarity |
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| Physical | Nominal Value | Unit | Test Method |
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| Density | 0.922 | g/cm³ | ASTM D1505 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg) | 4.0 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Films | Nominal Value | Unit | Test Method |
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| Film Thickness - Tested | 32 | µm | |
| secant modulus 1 | ASTM D882 | ||
| 1% secant, MD : 32 µm, blown film | 172 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| 1% secant, TD : 32 µm, blown film | 200 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength 2 | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film | 24.1 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| TD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film | 18.6 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Elongation 3 | ASTM D882 | ||
| MD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film | 350 | % | ASTM D882 |
| TD : Broken, 32 µm, blown film | 700 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Dart Drop Impact 4(32 µm, Blown Film) | 80 | g | ASTM D1709 |
| Optical | Nominal Value | Unit | Test Method |
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| Gloss (45°, 31.8 µm, Blown Film) | 70 | ASTM D2457 | |
| Haze (31.8 µm, Blown Film) | 5.5 | % | ASTM D1003 |
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| 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 EF378 with blow-up ratios of 1.5:1 or higher. |
| Extrusion | Nominal Value | Unit | |
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| Melt Temperature | 182 - 199 | °C |
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| 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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