The Petrothene GA501 series of resins is pelletized linear low density polyethylene selected by customers for film extrusion applications that require excellent drawdown and toughness. These resins have excellent puncture resistance, elongation and heat seal strength. Typical applications include heavy duty shipping sacks, trash can liners, commercial and industrial packaging, as well as food and consumer packaging. GA501 is available without additives or fully formulated with slip and antiblock additives.
Petrothene GA501020
Description
Availability
North America
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 1.0 g/10 min |
| Base Resin Density (23 °C) | 0.918 g/cm³ |
| Product Density (23 °C) | 0.918 g/cm³ |
| Dart Drop Impact Strength, F50 | 100 g |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 45.5 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 6600 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 32.4 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 4700 psi |
| Tensile Elongation at Break MD | 580 % |
| Tensile Elongation at Break TD | 725 % |
| 1% Secant Modulus MD | 186 MPa |
| 1% Secant Modulus MD | 27000 psi |
| 1% Secant Modulus TD | 193 MPa |
| 1% Secant Modulus TD | 28000 psi |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 125 g |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 330 g |
| Vicat Softening Point | 107 °C |
| Vicat Softening Point | 225 °F |
| Slip | None ppm |
| Antiblock | None ppm |
| Polymer Processing Aid | None ppm |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Blown Film, Sheet and Profile Extrusion
Resin
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Applications
Agriculture Film, Bags & Pouches, Can Liners, Film Wrap, Food Packaging Film, Heavy Duty Packaging, Lamination Film, Liner Film, Retail Carryout Bags, Shrink Film