Itochu Plastics LDW2521F

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Anti-Blocking Agent,

Slip Agent

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Excellent Haze,

General Purpose,

Good Processability,

Good Sealant Properties,

Good Strength,

High Gloss

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

General Purpose,

Heavy Duty Bags

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Recommended Applications

• General Purpose Clarity Applications
• Medium Duty Produce Bags
• Bakery Bags
• Bags for Textile Items

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Haze	5.5	%	ASTM D1003
Dart Impact	100	g	ASTM D1709
Density	0.921	g/cc	ASTM D4883
Elmendorf Tear Resistance (MD)	400	g	ADTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Resistance (TD)	140	g	ADTM D1922
Elongation at Break (MD)	250	%	ADTM D882
Elongation at Break (TD)	750	%	ADTM D882
Melt Flow Index	2.5	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Specular Gloss	75	—	ASTM D2457
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant (MD)	27000	psi	ADTM D882
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant (TD)	32000	psi	ADTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	3800	psi	ADTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	2700	psi	ADTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield (MD)	3800	psi	ADTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	1500	psi	ADTM D882