Itochu Plastics LLW1020B6

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Impact Strength,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Tear Strength

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Other Agricultural Films

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Other Packaging Materials

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Film,

Flexible Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion

Recommended Applications

• Industrial Packaging
• Consumer Packaging
• Household Wraps / Bags
• Blown Film

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Haze	8	%	ASTM D1003
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	1500	psi	ASTM D882
Dart Impact	170	g	ASTM D1709A
Density	0.92	g/cc	—
Elemendorf Tear Strength (MD)	325	gf	ASTM D1922
Elemendorf Tear Strength (TD)	650	gf	ASTM D1922
Elongation at Break (MD)	750	%	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break (TD)	1000	%	ASTM D882
Gloss	60	—	ASTM D2457
Melt Flow Index (190°C/2.16 kg)	1	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Seal Initiation Temperature (200g/inch seal strength)	102	°C	WESTLAKE
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant (MD)	32000	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant (TD)	35000	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	7300	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	5700	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield (MD)	1600	psi	ASTM D882
Thickness of Film Tested	1	mm	WESTLAKE