DOW LDPE 503A
Dow Plastics - Polyethylene, Low Density

General Information
Product Description

- A slip and Antiblock additive resin for liners, industrial and clarity
- Optimum gauge range: 1.0-3.0 mil
- Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.1
Consult the regulations for complete details.

Slip Additive: 750 ppm
Antiblock Additive: 1200 ppm

General  
Material Status
  • Commercial: Active
    • Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America
    • Test Standards Available
  • ASTM
    • Additive
  • Antiblock, 0.12 %
  • Slip, 0.075 %
    • Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.1   1
    • Forms
  • Pellets
    • Processing Method
  • Film, Blown
    •  
    ASTM and ISO Properties 2
    Physical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Density -Specific Gravity
    0.925
    sp gr 23/23°C
    ASTM D792
    Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
    1.90
    g/10 min
    ASTM D1238
    Films
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Film Thickness - Tested
    2.00
    mil
     
    Film Puncture Resistance (2.00 mil)
    34.0
    ft-lb/in³
     
    Film Toughness MD  3
    2220
    ft-lb/in³
    ASTM D882
    Film Toughness TD  3
    2290
    ft-lb/in³
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld MD  3
    1740
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Yld TD  3
    1780
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk MD  3
    3600
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Tensile Strength @ Brk TD  3
    3010
    psi
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break MD  3
    520
    %
    ASTM D882
    Elongation @ Break TD  3
    720
    %
    ASTM D882
    Dart Drop Impact (2.00 mil) 4
    100
    gm
    ASTM D1709
    Elmendorf Tear Str MD  3
    560
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Elmendorf Tear Str TD  3
    470
    gm
    ASTM D1922
    Thermal
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Vicat Softening Point
    198
    °F
    ASTM D1525
    Melting Point
    232
    °F
    DSC
    Optical
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Test Method
    Gloss (45°, 2.00 mil)
    70
     
    ASTM D2457
    Haze (2.00 mil)
    7.5
    %
    ASTM D1003
     
    Processing Information
    Extrusion
    Nominal Value
    Unit
    Melt Temperature
    422
    °F
     
    Notes
    1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, DOW LDPE 503A will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.1 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 A
       
     

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