DOWLEX™ GM 8090 Polyethylene Resin

What is DOWLEX™ GM 8090 Polyethylene Resin?

A next generation linear low-density polyethylene designed for high quality blown film requiring a balance of excellent optics, mechanics, and seal performance. A versatile solution for a wide range of blown film applications from food to industrial packaging. Offers good processability and low gel level making it ideal for use in lamination films and other specialty packaging. This product is produced with resource efficiency at the forefront, using fewer resources in the production process.

Uses

Food and beverage packaging
Medical packaging
Home and personal care packaging
Agricultural films
Stretch films
Hygiene breathable backsheet films
Hygiene non-breathable backsheet films

Benefits

Excellent optical properties
Very high toughness
Very good seal and hot tack performance
Good tear strength
Good processability
Low gels
Uses fewer resources in the production process

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Properties

Key Properties
Density	0.916 g/cm3
Melt Index (g/10min @190°C/2.16 kg (ASTM D1238))	1

Product Use and Formulating
Type	Breathable Cast Film, Non-Breathable Cast Film

Typical Properties
Functionality	Mechanical Performance

DOWLEX™ GM 8090 Polyethylene Resin

What is DOWLEX™ GM 8090 Polyethylene Resin?

Uses

Benefits

Dow Extrusion Coating & Lamination Product Selection Guide

Properties

Key Properties

Product Use and Formulating

Typical Properties

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