DOW™ LDPE 515E Low Density Polyethylene Resin

What is DOW™ LDPE 515E Low Density Polyethylene Resin?

A 3.2 melt index, medium density LDPE resin for the high-speed tissue overwrap market offering a good balance between optical properties such as gloss and haze, stiffness and low COF. This product contains slip and antiblock additives. Applications: - Packaging of soft products such as hand tissues, toilet tissues, feminine hygiene products - High clarity tissues overwrap

Uses

Packaging of soft products such as hand tissues, toilet tissues, feminine hygiene products
High clarity tissues overwrap

Benefits

Good balance between optical properties such as gloss and haze, stiffness and low COF

Properties

Key Properties
Density	0.931 g/cm3
Melt Index (g/10min @190°C/2.16 kg (ASTM D1238))	3.2

Application Benefits
Anti-block	Yes
Slip	Yes

Typical Properties
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD (ASTM D1922) in grams (lbs)	130 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD (ASTM D1922) in grams (lbs)	190 g
Fabrication Method	Blown Film Extrusion
Functionality	Mechanical Performance, Optical Performance
Gloss (45 degree)	71

DOW™ LDPE 515E Low Density Polyethylene Resin

What is DOW™ LDPE 515E Low Density Polyethylene Resin?

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Properties

Key Properties

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Typical Properties

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