Braskem America LDF0034

Chemical Family: PolyethylenesPolyolefins

Braskem LDF0034 is a low density polyethylene (LDPE) of high molecular weight that provides high mechanical strength. It is used in extrusion of tubular films with excellent mechanical properties and heat shrinkage.\nFor more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site

Properties

Physical Form: Pellets
Solid

Product families

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Pipes & Hoses

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Polymer Name: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Melt Flow Index: 0.34 g/10 min
Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Markets: Agriculture & Feed
Printing & Packaging
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Excellent Mechanical Strength
Good Heat Shrinkability
Good Mechanical Properties
High Molecular Weight
Chemical Inventories: TSCA (USA)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Agricultural Applications
Hoses
Industrial Applications
Shrink Wrap
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Blown Film Extrusion
Extrusion
Film Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength at Break TD	22	MPa	ASTM D882

Table 2 of 3

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Dart Drop Impact	140	gF	ASTM 1709/A
Elmendorf Tear Strength (TD)	180	gF	ASTM 1922
Haze	13	%	ASTM D 1003
Tensile Strength at Break MD	26	MPa	ASTM D882
Strain at Break (MD)	238	%	ASTM D 882
Strain at Break (TD)	580	%	ASTM D 882
Elasticity Modulus (Secant 1%, MD)	200	MPa	ASTM D 882
Elasticity Modulus (Secant 1%, TD)	236	%	ASTM D 882

Table 3 of 3

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	0.922	g/cm³	ASTM792
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16kg)	0.34	g/10 min	ASTM1238