DOW LDPE 132I
Dow Plastics - Polyethylene, Low Density

General Information
Product Description

- A barefoot resin for heavy duty film applications
- Optimum gauge range: 2.0-6.0 mil
- Used in shrink film, shipping sacks, construction film and other gauge film applications
- Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.2.
Consult the regulations for complete details.

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
    		•  
  • Latin America
  • North America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.2   1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Film, Blown
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density -Specific Gravity
    0.923
    sp gr 23/23°C
    ASTM D792
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
    0.220
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Films
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Film Puncture Resistance
    69.0
    ft-lb/in³
     
    Tensile Strength @ Yld MD
    1750
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld TD
    1750
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk MD
    4610
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk TD
    4190
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break MD
    470
    %
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break TD
    660
    %
    ASTM D882
    Dart Drop Impact  3
    190
    gm
    ASTM D1709
    Elmendorf Tear Str MD
    300
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Elmendorf Tear Str TD
    180
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Thermal
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Vicat Softening Point
    205
    °F
    ASTM D1525
    Optical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Gloss (45°)
    50
     
    ASTM D2457
    Haze
    11
    %
    ASTM D1003
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, DOW LDPE 132I will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.2 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 Method A
       
     

    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.