Lotrène® FB 3003

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

Labeling Claims

Additive-free

Materials Features

Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR),

Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Pipes & Hoses

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Other Building Materials

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Other Agriculture & Feed Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging,

Other Packaging Materials

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bottles,

Heavy Duty Bags,

Rigid Films,

Rigid Packaging,

Shrink Wrap

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Processing

• Lotrène® FB3003 can be easily processed on all types of extruders designed for polyethylene. The melt temperature is suggested to be in the range of 210-180 °C. The best and the balanced properties of the blown film are achieved at blow up ratios between 2:1 and 3:5:1. The recommended thickness range is from 50 μm to 250 μm.

Applications

• Heavy duty bags
• Industrial shrink film and shrink film for pallets
• Construction film
• Agricultural film
• Drip irrigation pipe
• Small blow molded bottles

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break (MD)	250	%	ASTM D-882
Elongation at Break (TD)	555	%	ASTM D-882
Tear Resistance MD	21	N/mm	ASTM D-1922
Tear Resistance TD	26	N/mm	ASTM D-1922
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	30	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	27	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (MD)	14	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	14	—	—
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	11	MPa	ASTM D-882
Coefficient of friction	0.5	—	ASTM D-1894

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Index	0.3	g/10 min.	ASTM D-1238
Density at 23°C	0.92	g/cm³	ASTM D-1505
Crystalline Melting Point	109	°C	ASTM E-794
Vicat Softening Point	96	°C	ASTM D-1525
Impact Strength, F 50	175	g	ASTM D-1709
Puncture Force	60	N	Internal Method
Haze	34	%	ASTM D-1003
Gloss at 45°	19	—	ASTM D-2457

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

REACH (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Food Contact and reach

• Lotrène® polyethylene products manufactured by Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) Q.S.C. comply with US, EU and other food contact legislations. Limitations may apply. All QAPCO Lotrène products are complying with REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC. The aims of this regulation are to improve the protection of the human health and the environment through better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances.

Safety & Health

Safety

• Under normal conditions Lotrène® products do not present a toxic hazard through skin contact or inhalation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Regional Availability

• Africa
• Europe
• Middle East

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

• Polyethylene products should be stored in their original packaging or in clean appropriate silos. The products should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated area and should not be exposed to direct sunlight and/ or heat in any form since this may adversely affect their properties. As a general rule, our products should not be stored for more than three months from receipt date.