Westlake LDPE EF608

Category: LDPE , Low Density Polyethylene
Manufacturer: Westlake Chemical Corporation
Trademark: Westlake LDPE
Fillers: -
Ports: Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
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Westlake EF608 is a high melt index LDPE resin suggested for thin guage garment films and other films requiring excellent drawdown. The high melt index makes this material a good choice in compounding applications as a carrier for masterbatch or other concentrates.

Application/Uses:
Compounding base resin
Color concentrates
Additives masterbatches
General Information
Features
  • Dispersible
  • Workability, good
Uses
  • Composite
  • Masterbatch
  • Color masterbatch
Agency Ratings
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
Forms
  • Particle
Processing Method
  • Blow film
  • Composite
  • Extrusion
PhysicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Density 0.919g/cm³ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)9.5g/10 minASTM D1238
FilmsNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Film Thickness - Tested 51µm
secant modulus 1ASTM D882
    1% secant, MD : 51 µm, blown film 152MPaASTM D882
    1% secant, TD : 51 µm, blown film 179MPaASTM D882
Tensile Strength 2ASTM D882
    MD : Broken, 51 µm, blown film 21.4MPaASTM D882
    TD : Broken, 51 µm, blown film 15.9MPaASTM D882
Tensile Elongation 3ASTM D882
    MD : Broken, 51 µm, blown film 580%ASTM D882
    TD : Broken, 51 µm, blown film 730%ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact 4(51 µm, Blown Film)95gASTM D1709
Additional Information
Test specimens for blown film: nominal thickness 2.0 mils; blow up ratio 2.5:1, die gap 35 mils.Melt temperatures of 360° F - 400° F are recommended for Westlake Chemical EF608 with blow-up ratios of 1.5:1 or higher.
ExtrusionNominal ValueUnit
Melt Temperature 182 - 204°C
Note Message
1 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
2 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
3 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
4 .Test run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
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