Technical Information
DOW™ LDPE 132I
Low Density Polyethylene Resin
Overview • A barefoot resin for heavy duty film applications
• Optimum gauge range: 2.0-6.0 mil
• Used in shrink film, shipping sacks, construction film and other gauge film applications
• Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.2.
• Complies with Canadian HPFB No Objection (With Limitations)
• Complies with EU, No 10/2011
• Complies with U.S. FDA-DMF
• Consult the regulations for complete details.
Additive • Antiblock: No • Slip: No • Processing Aid: No
Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Density 0.921 g/cm³ 0.921 g/cm³ ASTM D972
1 0.921 g/cm³ 0.921 g/cm³ Dow Method
Base Density
Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg) 0.25 g/10 min 0.25 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Films Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested 2 mil 51 µm
Film Puncture Resistance (2.0 mil (51 µm)) 69.0 ft·lb/in³ 5.71 J/cm³ Dow Method
Film Toughness ASTM D882
MD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 2610 ft·lb/in³ 216 J/cm³
TD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 2560 ft·lb/in³ 211 J/cm³
Tensile Strength ASTM D882
MD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 1750 psi 12.1 MPa
TD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 1750 psi 12.1 MPa
MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 4610 psi 31.8 MPa
TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 4190 psi 28.9 MPa
Tensile Elongation ASTM D882
MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 470 % 470 %
TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 660 % 660 %
Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil (51 µm)) 190 g 190 g ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength ASTM D1922
MD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 300 g 300 g
TD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 180 g 180 g
Thermal Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature 205 °F 96.1 °C ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC) 230 °F 110 °C Dow Method
Optical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Gloss (45°, 2.00 mil (50.8 µm)) 50 50 ASTM D2457
Haze (2.00 mil (50.8 µm)) 11.3 % 11.3 % ASTM D1003
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions For Blown Film:
• Screw Size: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm); 30:1 L/D
• Screw Type: Single Flight Double Mix
• Die Gap: 40 mil (1.02 mm)
• Melt Temperature: 420°F (215°C)
• Output: 8 lb/hr/in. of die circumference
• Die Diameter: 6 in.
• Blow-Up Ratio: 2.5:1
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Notes
These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
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Base density is estimated using the assumption that every 1000 ppm of antiblock in the finished product raises the density of the
polymer by 0.0006 g/cm³. Base density is the estimated density of the polymer if it did not contain any antiblock.
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