| ATTANE™ 4203 |
| Dow Plastics - Polyethylene, Ultra Low Density |
| General Information | |
| Product Description | |
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- For packaging applications | |
| General | |
| Material Status |
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| Availability |
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| Test Standards Available |
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| Agency Ratings |
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| Forms |
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| Processing Method |
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| ASTM and ISO Properties 2 | |||
| Physical |
Nominal Value |
Unit |
Test Method |
| Density -Specific Gravity |
0.907 |
sp gr 23/23°C |
ASTM D792 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg) |
0.800 |
g/10 min |
ASTM D1238 |
| Films |
Nominal Value |
Unit |
Test Method |
| Film Thickness - Tested |
2.00 |
mil |
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| Film Puncture Resistance |
247 |
ft-lb/in³ |
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| Film Toughness MD |
13500 |
ft-lb/in³ |
ASTM D882 |
| Film Toughness TD |
15500 |
ft-lb/in³ |
ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yld MD |
1220 |
psi |
ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yld TD |
1090 |
psi |
ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength @ Brk MD |
7570 |
psi |
ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength @ Brk TD |
6620 |
psi |
ASTM D882 |
| Elongation @ Break MD |
650 |
% |
ASTM D882 |
| Elongation @ Break TD |
740 |
% |
ASTM D882 |
| Dart Drop Impact |
850 |
gm |
ASTM D1709 |
| Elmendorf Tear Str MD |
830 |
gm |
ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear Str TD |
1100 |
gm |
ASTM D1922 |
| Seal Initiation Temp |
183 |
°F |
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| Oxygen Permeability (73 °F) |
930 |
ccmil/100in²at-d |
ASTM D3985 |
| Water Vapor Trans Rate |
1.6 |
g-mil/100in²at-d |
ASTM F1249 |
| Thermal |
Nominal Value |
Unit |
Test Method |
| Vicat Softening Point |
183 |
°F |
ASTM D1525 |
| Melting Point |
253 |
°F |
DSC |
| Optical |
Nominal Value |
Unit |
Test Method |
| Gloss (45°) |
54 |
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ASTM D2457 |
| Clarity |
85.0 |
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ASTM D1746 |
| Haze |
6.0 |
% |
ASTM D1003 |
| Notes | |
| 1 | When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, ATTANE™ 4203 will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2c 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. |
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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. |