Marlex® 5563
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
- Marlex®
- Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
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Marlex® 5563 Polyethylene is the low density polyethylene is tailored for blown film applications.
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Technical data sheetProduct Details
- Manufacturer
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC - Brand
Marlex®
- Plastic Generic Family
Polyethylene (PE) - Plastic Generic Symbol
Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Properties
Attributes
Material Status
Commercial: ActiveFeatures
Excellent optics | Good Impact strength | exceptional processability | Good heat sealing characteristics | Low coefficient of frictionApplications
Blown film | Lamination | Bakery film | Case shrink wrap | Produce and hardware packagingPhysical Form
GranulesProcessing Grades
Blown Film grade | Lamination Film Grade | | Shrink wrap gradeProcessing Technology
Blown filmIndustry
Food Packaging Industry | Packaging IndustryFilm Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 270 | gm | ASTM D1922 | - | - |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 26 | MPa | ASTM D882 | - | - |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 22 | MPa | ASTM D882 | - | - |
| Tensile Elongation at Break MD | 300 | % | ASTM D882 | - | - |
| Tensile Elongation at Break TD | 570 | % | ASTM D882 | - | - |
| Secant Modulus MD - 1% Secant | 214 | MPa | ASTM D882 | - | - |
| Secant Modulus TD - 1% Secant | 230 | MPa | ASTM D882 | - | - |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 250 | gm | ASTM D1922 | - | - |
Physical Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.925 | gm/cm³ | ASTM D1505 | - | - |
| OTR | 6000 | cm³ /m² / dia | ASTM D 3985 | - | - |
| WVTR | 15.5 | gm/m²/dia | ASTM F 1249 | - | - |
| Melt Index | 1.3 | gm/10 min | ASTM D1238 | ( 190 °C/2.16 kg ) | - |
Mechanical Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of friction | 0.15 | ASTM D1894 | - | - |
Optical Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 6 | % | ASTM D1003 | - | - |
| Gloss @ 60° | 116 | ASTM D2457 | - | - |
Impact Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart | 90 | gm | ASTM D1709 | - | - |
Thermal properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICAT Softening Point | 99 | °C | ASTM D1525 | - | - |
| Melting point | 111 | °C | ASTM D 3418 | - | - |
| Plastic Generic Family | Polyethylene (PE) |
|---|---|
| Plastic Generic Symbol (Sub Group) | LDPE Prime / Virgin Resin |
| Material Status | Commercial: Active |
| Features | Excellent optics, exceptional processability, Good heat sealing characteristics, Good Impact strength, Low coefficient of friction |
| Applications | Bakery film , Blown film , Case shrink wrap , Lamination , Produce and hardware packaging |
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Processing Grades | Blown Film grade, Lamination Film Grade, Shrink wrap grade |
| Processing Technology | Blown film |
| Industry | Food Packaging Industry, Packaging Industry |
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