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DOWLEX™ 2047G Data Sheet

Polyethylene Resin

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Product Description
  • Linear Low Density Polyethylene
  • For high performance stretch film applications
  • Outstanding tear strength, impact strength and toughness

Complies with:
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a.
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  
Agency Ratings 
  •  1
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Cast Film
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Film Puncture Resistance (0.80 mil)
ft·lb/in³
 Internal Method
Film Toughness
     ASTM D882
MD: 0.80 mil
ft·lb/in³
  
TD: 0.80 mil
ft·lb/in³
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 0.80 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 0.80 mil
psi
  
MD: Break, 0.80 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 0.80 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Break, 0.80 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 0.80 mil
%
  
Dart Drop Impact (0.80 mil)
g
 ASTM D1709B
Elmendorf Tear Strength
     ASTM D1922
MD: 0.80 mil
g
  
TD: 0.80 mil
g
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 0.800 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Haze (0.800 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EU (1), FDA (2).
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions For Cast Film:
  • Screw Size: 2.0 in. (51 mm); 30:1 L/D
    • Melt Temperature: 524°F (273°C)
  • Screw Size: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm); 30:1 L/D
    • Melt Temperature: 525°F (274°C)
  • Screw Size: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm); 30:1 L/D
    • Melt Temperature: 525°F (274°C)
  • Screw Size: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm); 30:1 L/D
    • Melt Temperature: 524°F (273°C)
  • Screw Size: 2.0 in. (51 mm); 30:1 L/D
    • Melt Temperature: 525°F (274°C)
  • Chill Roll Temperature: 70°F (21°C)
  • Screw Speed: 35 rpm
  • Line Speed: 376 fpm (122 m/min)
Notes
1Conditions of Use A through H
2Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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