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DoW LDPE 2685G

This document provides technical information about DOWLEXTM 2685G Polyethylene Resin, including its properties, testing results, and fabrication conditions for blown film. The resin exhibits good toughness and tear resistance and complies with various regulations. It has nominal values provided for density, melt index, film properties, thermal properties, and optical properties.

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DoW LDPE 2685G

This document provides technical information about DOWLEXTM 2685G Polyethylene Resin, including its properties, testing results, and fabrication conditions for blown film. The resin exhibits good toughness and tear resistance and complies with various regulations. It has nominal values provided for density, melt index, film properties, thermal properties, and optical properties.

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Technical Information

DOWLEX™ 2685G
Polyethylene Resin

Overview DOWLEX™ 2685G Linear Low Polyethylene Resin is designed for the production of a wide variety of film applications.
Films made from this resin exhibit a combination of good toughness and tear resistance.

Complies with:
• U.S. FDA FCN 741
• Canadian HPFB No Objection
• EU, No 10/2011
Consult the regulations for complete details.

Additive • Antiblock: 5100 ppm • Slip: 917 ppm • Processing Aid: No

Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method


Density 0.920 g/cm³ 0.920 g/cm³ ASTM D792
Base Density 1 0.917 g/cm³ 0.917 g/cm³ Dow Method
Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg) 0.75 g/10 min 0.75 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Films Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested 1 mil 25 µm
Film Puncture Energy 41.0 in·lb 4.63 J
Film Puncture Force 14.0 lbf 62.3 N
Film Puncture Resistance 246 ft·lb/in³ 20.4 J/cm³
Film Toughness ASTM D882
MD 1610 ft·lb/in³ 133 J/cm³
TD 1600 ft·lb/in³ 132 J/cm³
Secant Modulus ASTM D882
1% Secant, MD 23300 psi 160 MPa
2% Secant, MD 19400 psi 133 MPa
1% Secant, TD 26500 psi 183 MPa
2% Secant, TD 21400 psi 147 MPa
Tensile Strength ASTM D882
MD : Yield 1630 psi 11.2 MPa
TD : Yield 1620 psi 11.2 MPa
MD : Break 8160 psi 56.3 MPa
TD : Break 6870 psi 47.3 MPa
Tensile Elongation ASTM D882
MD : Break 610 % 610 %
TD : Break 690 % 690 %
Dart Drop Impact 630 g 630 g ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength ASTM D1922
MD 400 g 400 g
TD 520 g 520 g
Thermal Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature 216 °F 102 °C ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC) 246 °F 119 °C Dow Method
Optical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Gloss (45°) 47 47 ASTM D2457
Haze 16.0 % 16.0 % ASTM D1003

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Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions For Blown Film:
• Die Size: 8 in.
• Screw Type: DSB II
• Die Gap: 70 mil
• Melt Temperature: 437°F
• Output: 12 lb/hr/in. of die circumference
• Die Diameter: 8 in.
• Blow-Up Ratio: 2.5:1
• Screw Speed: 39 rpm
• Frost Line Height: 43 in.

Notes
These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
1Base 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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