Low Density Polyethylene
Description
LDPE LDM 740-S is a high melt index, low density polyethylene resin engineered for injection molding and compounding applications that require high flow. This is an ideal resin for tear-to-open closures.
Property
Value
Unit
ASTM
Melt index (condition 230°C/2.16 kg)
40
g/10 min
D 1238
Density (g/cm³)
0.922
g/cm³
D 792
Vicat Softening Temperature
187
°F
D1525
Tensile Strength at Yield
2000
psi
D882
Tensile Strength at Break
1000
psi
D638
Elongation at Yield
30
%
D882
Elongation at Break
110
%
D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
41000
psi
D790
Hardness, Shore A
88
D2240
Hardness, Shore D
43
D2240
Instrumented Dart Impact (- 4°F / -73°F)
16 / 14
D3763