Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
• Agricultural Film.
• Bag in Box.
• Cast Film.
• Blown Film.
• Bread Bags.
• Food Packaging.
• Form Fill and Seal Packaging.
• Freezer Film• Garment Film
• General Packaging.
• Industrial Packaging.
• Institutional Can Liners.
• Lamination Film.
• Liners.
• Mulch Films.
• Multilayer Packaging Film.
• Packaging Films.
• Personal Care.
• Produce Bags on a Roll.
• Shoppers.
• Trash Can Liners.
Properties
- Physical Properties
- Film Properties
- Optical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 0.918 | g/cm3 | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Index (190ºC/2.16kg) | 2 | g/10min | ASTM D1238. ISO 1133 |
| Peak Melting Temperature | 121 | ºC | ASTM D3418. ISO 3146 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Yield MD | 11 | Mpa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield TD | 10 | Mpa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 49 | Mpa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 29 | Mpa | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break MD | 600 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break TD | 800 | % | ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus MD - 1% Secant | 190 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Secant Modulus TD - 1% Secant | 220 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Dart Drop Impact | 66 | g | ASTM D1709A, ISO 7765 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 85 | g | ASTM D1922, ISO 6383-2 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 400 | g | ASTM D1922, ISO 6383-2 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gloss (45º) | 76 | — | ASTM D2457 |
| Haze | 4.4 | % | ASTM D1003 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Recycling
The product is suitable for recycling using modern methods of shredding and cleaning. In-house production waste should be kept clean to facilitate direct recycling.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing Statement
The film properties have measured on 25.4 pm (1 .O mil) thick film (screw diameter = 75 mm, die gap =2.5 mm, BUR = 2.5 and temperature setting of 2WC).
Optical film properties have been measured on a 25.4 pm thick film (without antiblock) with addition of 10% LDPE at the same conditions.
Safety & Health
- Safety
The product is not classified as a hazardous mixture.Dust and fines from the product carry a risk of dust explosion. All equipment should be properly earthed.
Inhalation of dust should be avoided as it may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Small amounts of fumes are generated during of the product. Proper ventilation is therefore required.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Availability
This prcxiuct is supplied in 25 kg bags in secured pallets of 60 bags (1.500 MT net). It is also supplied in jumbo bags of 1000 kg capacity.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
The product should be stored in dry conditions at temperatures below 500C and protected from UV-light. Improper storage can initiate degradation, which results in generation and color changes and can have negative effects on the physical of this product.