Osterlene® LDC1821 (-A, -SA)

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Osterman & Company Inc. Osterlene® LDC1821 (-A, -SA) is a series of homopolymer resins that combine premium clarity with strength and stiffness. It exhibits good impact strength on both flat and creased film. It is recommended for textile packaging, light produce, bread bags and other thin packaging films enhanced by clarity and sparkle.Osterlene LDC1821 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, 21 CFR Section 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations may apply. Contact your Osterman sales representative for more information.Specific recommendations for processing can only be made when the processing conditions, equipment and end use are known. Consult your Osterman sales Representative.

Polymer Name: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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: Good Processability,
Good Stiffness,
Good Strength,
High Clarity,
Homopolymer,
Low Density

Applications & Uses

Markets: Printing & Packaging
Applications: Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Film

Properties

Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Film Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Mass-Flow Rate - MFR (190°C/2.16 kg)	1.8	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	0.921	g/cm3	ASTM D1505

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dart Drop Impact Strength	90	g	ASTM D1709

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature	212	°F	ASTM D1525

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield - MD	1500	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield - TD	1600	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break - MD	4000	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break - TD	3400	psi	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break - TD	500	%	ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break - MD	300	%	ASTM D882
Secant Modulus at 1% Secant - TD	30000	psi	ASTM D638
Secant Modulus at 1% Secant - MD	26000	psi	ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength - TD	200	g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength - MD	360	g	ASTM D1922

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability: Canada,
USA
Regional Availability

Osterlene® LDC1821 (-A, -SA)

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