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Metiplen 001 LDPE Grey

Metiplen 001 LDPE Gray has applications such as film extrusion (production of film for general purpose and display packaging), film extrusion (heavy-duty bag, film for construction and industrial applications), wire and cable coating (Teflon, power, high signal and frequency cables), blow-up coating (detergent bottle, container for large volume and corrosive chemicals) and pipe extrusion (various pipes).

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Housewares
  • Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films
  • Pipes & Hoses
Building & Construction — Building Materials
  • Pipes & Plumbing
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Food & Beverage Packaging
  • Industrial & Transport Packaging
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
  • Building Wires & Power Cables
  • Jacketing & Insulation

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
  • Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Brand
Metiplen
Polymer Name
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Processing Methods
Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Color
Grey
Markets
  • Agriculture & Feed
  • Building & Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Printing & Packaging
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
Technology
Plastics
Material Features
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Good Moisture Resistance
  • High Flexibility
  • Outdoor Durability
Certifications and Compliance
UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Building Wire Insulation
  • Containers
  • Film
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Heavy Duty Bags
  • Kitchenware
  • Pipes
  • Toys
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Extrusion
  • Film Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Fluidity (PP 230°C - 2.16kg, PE 190°C - 2.16kg)0.4 - 0.61g/10minISO 1133
Density (23°C)0.96 - 0.98g/cm³ISO 1183
Ash Content1 - 6%ISO 247

Table 2 of 4

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength15 - 17MpaISO 527-1/2
Tensile Modulus450 - 500MpaISO 527-1/2
Moisture Content0.2 - 0.5%ISO 787-2

Table 3 of 4

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Fluidity (2.16 kg/190c.)0.4 - 0.6—
Density0.97gr/cm3
Ash Content1 - 6%

Table 4 of 4

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
IncombustibilityHB—UL - 94
Melting point105°CASTM D3418

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