Lotrène® FD 0274

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Anti-Blocking Agent,

Antioxidant,

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

Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

EIFS & Insulation

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Other Packaging Materials

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Flexible Packaging,

Rigid Films,

Rigid Packaging,

Shrink Wrap,

Stretch Films

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Processing

• Lotrène® FD0274 can be easily processed on all types of extruders to make blown or cast films. The melt temperature is suggested to be in the range of 150-140 °C. The best properties of the blown film are achieved at blow up ratios between 2:1 and 3:1. To avoid blocking and shrinkage on the reel, temperature at the nip rolls and take-off should be kept as close as possible to the ambient temperature. The recommended thickness range is from 20 pm to 100 pm

Applications

• Thin transparent film
• Thin shrink film
• Foam products
• Food packaging
• Deep Freeze
• Lamination film

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break (MD)	300	%	ASTM D-882
Elongation at Break (TD)	600	%	ASTM D-882
Tear Resistance MD	65	g	ASTM D-1922
Tear Resistance TD	35	g	ASTM D-1922
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	24	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	22	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (MD)	11	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	11	—	—
Coefficient of friction	0.12	—	ASTM D-1894

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Crystalline Melting Point	108	°C	ASTM E-794
Melt Flow Index	2.4	g/10 min.	ASTM D-1238
Density at 23°C	0.923	g/cm³	ASTM D-1505
Vicat Softening Point	89	°C	ASTM D-1525
Impact Strength, F 50	110	N/mm	ASTM D-1709
Puncture Force	30	N	Internal Method
Haze	8	%	ASTM D-1003
Gloss at 45°	59	—	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 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.