AFFINITY™ PL 1880G
Dow Plastics - Plastomer, Polyolefin

General Information
Product Description

- Low seal initiation temperature
- Excellent hot tack strength
- High performance sealant layer in flexible packaging
- Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a
Consult the regulations for complete details.

AFFINITY* PL 1880G Polyolefin Plastomer (POP) is produced via INSITE* Technology. It is an ethylene alpha-olefin resin designed for use in a variety of demanding packaging applications, including highspeed, form-fill-seal packaging. This resin offers excellent ultimate hot tack strength and low temperature seal initiation, even through contamination in the package.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a 1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Film, Blown
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density -Specific Gravity
    0.904
    sp gr 23/23°C
    ASTM D792
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
    1.0
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Films
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Film Thickness - Tested
    2.00
    mil
     
    Film Puncture Energy 3
    78.0
    in-lb
     
    Film Puncture Force 3
    20.8
    lbf
     
    Film Puncture Resistance (2.00 mil)
    270
    ft-lb/in³
     
    Secant Modulus MD  3
    2% Secant: 13300
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Secant Modulus TD  3
    2% Secant: 13400
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld MD  3
    1050
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld TD  3
    1000
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk MD  3
    8500
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk TD  3
    6480
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break MD  3
    620
    %
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break TD  3
    630
    %
    ASTM D882
    Dart Drop Impact (2.00 mil) 4
    830
    gm
    ASTM D1709
    Elmendorf Tear Str MD  3
    550
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Elmendorf Tear Str TD  3
    720
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Seal Initiation Temp 3
    185
    °F
     
    Thermal
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Vicat Softening Point
    187
    °F
    ASTM D1525
    Melting Point
    210
    °F
    DSC
    Optical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Gloss (20°, 2.00 mil)
    141
     
    ASTM D2457
    Clarity (2.00 mil)
    83.0
     
    ASTM D1746
    Haze (2.00 mil)
    1.1
    %
    ASTM D1003
     
    Processing Information
    Extrusion
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Melt Temperature
    408
    °F
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, AFFINITY™ PL 1880G will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a under the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Such uses are subject to good manufacturing practices and any other limitations which are part of the statute or regulations. These should be consulted for complete details.
    2 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
    3 2.00 mil
    4 Method B
       
     

    Makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product, as to merchantability, Fitness for particular purpose or otherwise. The data listed represents average values and are believed to be reliable, They are given for information; no guarantee of their accuracy is made, however, and the product is sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determinate the characteristics of the product and the suitability of the product for their particular process.