Lotrène® FE 8000

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 Optical Properties,

Odorless

Properties

• Films produced with Lotrène" FE8000 are sufficiently rigid for automatic packaging machines, suitable for shrink  wrapping and have good optical properties.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Heavy Duty Bags,

Shrink Wrap

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Processing

• Lotrène FE8000 can be easily processed on all types of extruders designed for polyethylene and over a wide range of extrusion conditions, The melt temperature is suggested to be in the range of 180-160 °C. The best properties of the blown film are achieved at blow up ratios between 2:1 and 3:1. The recommended thickness range is from 30 pm to 200 pm.

Applications

• Shrink wrap film for light and medium duties
• Shopping bags
• Lamination film

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break (MD)	410	%	ASTM D-882
Elongation at Break (TD)	615	%	ASTM D-882
Tear Resistance MD	70	g	ASTM D-1922
Tear Resistance TD	40	g	ASTM D-1922
Tensile Strength at Break (MD)	34	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Break (TD)	27	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (MD)	12	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	12	MPa	ASTM D-882
Tensile Strength at Yield (TD)	12	—	—
Coefficient of friction	0.9	—	ASTM D-1894

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density at 23°C	0.923	g/cm³	ASTM D-1505
Haze	7	%	ASTM D-1003
Melt Flow Index	0.8	g/10 min.	ASTM D-1238
Crystalline Melting Point	111	°C	ASTM E-794
Vicat Softening Point	97	°C	ASTM D-1525
Impact Strength, F 50	115	N/mm	ASTM D-1709
Puncture Force	51	N	Internal Method
Gloss at 45°	61	—	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.