Petrothene LP540203

LyondellBasell

Description

Petrothene LP540203 is a copolymer resin selected by customers for blown film applications. This resin offers high ESCR, stiffness, excellent appearance and bubble stability. LP540203 is typically used for high strength multi-wall sack liners and barrier sheeting. It is also useful as a blend component for improved stiffness and machinability.

Availability

North America

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Typical Properties

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.17 g/10 min
Density (23 °C) 0.940 g/cm³
Dart Drop Impact Strength, F50 70 g
Tensile Strength at Break MD 46.9 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break MD 6800 psi
Tensile Strength at Break TD 29.6 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break TD 4300 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield MD 19.3 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield MD 2800 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield TD 3300 psi
Tensile Strength at Yield TD 22.8 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break MD 510 %
Tensile Elongation at Break TD 680 %
Secant Modulus MD 82000 psi
Secant Modulus MD 565 MPa
Secant Modulus TD 110000 psi
Secant Modulus TD 758 MPa
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD 40 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD 1150 g
Vicat Softening Temperature 119 °C
Vicat Softening Temperature 246 °F

Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

Process

Sheet and Profile Extrusion


Resin

High Density Polyethylene


Applications

Bags & Pouches, Food Packaging Film, Lamination Film, Secondary Packaging, Shrink Film