Petrothene GA1810T

LyondellBasell

Description

Petrothene GA1810 is a series of pelletized linear low density polyethylene resins selected by customers for applications that require maximum strength and toughness. These products offer excellent additive homogeneity, require no transfer equipment modification, and facilitate clean and safe handling. Typical applications include heavy duty shipping sacks, trash can liners, commercial and industrial packaging, as well as food and consumer packaging. The Petrothene GA1810 series offers enhanced film strength, drawdown, toughness and heat seal strength. In addition, these resins have excellent low temperature resistance for applications such as stretch film and frozen food packaging.

Availability

Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South & Central 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) 1.0 g/10 min
Base Resin Density (23 °C) 0.918 g/cm³
Product Density (23 °C) 0.923 g/cm³
Dart Drop Impact Strength, F50 200 g
Tensile Strength at Break MD 52 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break MD 7500 psi
Tensile Strength at Break TD 6500 psi
Tensile Strength at Break TD 45 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break MD 620 %
Tensile Elongation at Break TD 700 %
1% Secant Modulus MD 240 MPa
1% Secant Modulus MD 35000 psi
1% Secant Modulus TD 42000 psi
1% Secant Modulus TD 290 MPa
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD 400 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD 650 g
Vicat Softening Temperature 105 °C
Vicat Softening Temperature 220 °F
Haze 17 %
Gloss (45°) 45 %
Slip 1000 ppm
Antiblock 6750 ppm
Polymer Processing Aid None

Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

Process

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