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LASTAR 20-020A
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Lastar 20-020A is a certified prime resin that has been specifically designed to meet the needs of most 1 to 3 mil thick blown film liner applications. The LD20-020 is simple to process. Consistent film production is ensured by large lot size and superior lot-to-lot uniformity. The recommended minimum film thickness is 1.0 mil. There is no slip and no antiblock in LD20-020.
Product families
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LASTAR
- Polymer Name
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Regulations
LD20-020 complies with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.1520 (c) 2.1 + 2.2 and with most international regulations concerning the use of Polyethylene in contact with food articles.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Material Features
- Easier Processing
- Food Contact Acceptable
- No Anti-blocking Agent
- Slip Agent Not Added
- Uniform Distribution
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C, 2.16kg) | 2.0 | g/10 min | D1238 |
| Density | 0.919 | g/cm³ | D1505 |
| Dart Drop Impact (1.5 mil) | 85.0 | g | D1709A |
| Film Thickness | 1.5 | mil | — |
Table 2 of 3
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Break, MD) | 3630.0 | psi | D882 |
| Tensile Strength (Yield, MD) | 1450.0 | psi | D882 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength (MD) | 580.0 | g | D1922 |
| Tensile Elongation (Break ,MD) | 350.0 | % | D882 |
| Secant Modulus³ (1% Secant, MD) | 25400.0 | psi | D882 |
| Tensile Strength (Break, TD) | 2760.0 | psi | D882 |
| Tensile Strength (Yield, TD) | 1450.0 | psi | D882 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength (TD) | 120.0 | g | D1922 |
| Tensile Elongation (Break ,TD) | 600.0 | % | D882 |
| Secant Modulus³ (1% Secant ,TD) | 29700.0 | psi | D882 |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss (45° , 0.984 mil, Blown Film) | 10.0 | — | D2457 |
| Haze (0.984mil, Blown Film) | 1.5 | % | D1003 |
