Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Additives Included
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Properties
- Films produced with Lotrène* FE8004 are sufficiently rigid for automatic packaging machines, suitable for shrink wrapping and exhibit good optical properties.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Processing
- Lotrène" FE8004 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
- High clarity bags
- Thin shrink film
- Lamination film
- Foamed products
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Elongation at Break (MD) | 390 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Elongation at Break (TD) | 630 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Tear Resistance MD | 75 | 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) | 28 | 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 | 0.2 | — | ASTM D-1894 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density at 23°C | 0.923 | g/cm³ | ASTM D-1505 |
| Impact Strength, F 50 | 110 | N/mm | ASTM D-1709 |
| 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 |
| Puncture Force | 38 | N | Internal Method |
| Gloss at 45° | 62 | — | ASTM D-2457 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
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
- Regional Availability
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.