Packaging and Specialty Plastics – Product Grade Listing

BLOWN FILM / CAST FILM

Resistance (J/cm3)
(%) D882 MD/CD

Additives (ppm)
Ultimate Tensile
Elmendorf Tear

Strength (MPa)

Strength (MPa)
Dart Impact (g)
Film Thickness

Modulus (MPa)
D1922 MD/CD
Density (g/cc)

D882 MD/CD

D882 MD/CD

D882 MD/CD

Slip/AB/PPA
D1709 (Type)

Applications
Yield Tensile

Dow Method
Strength (g)

Properties/
Elongation

2% Secant
Melt Index
(g/10 min)

Puncture

Typical
D1238
Grade

D792

(μm)

LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE RESINS (LDPE)

Good combination of processability and mechanical properties for heavy
150E 0.25 0.921 100 430 (A) 270/480 9.2/7.6 21.0/20.5 470/530 128/128 _
No
duty industrial films and collation shrink films
310E 0.75 0.923 50 170 (A) 350/260 11.0/11.0 25.0/23.0 390/570 175/185 _
No Excellent processability and draw down for lamination film, shrink film
385/900/ Additive version of 310E for industrial, food packaging and lamination
312E 0.75 0.923 50 170 (A) 350/260 11.0/11.0 25.0/23.0 390/570 175/185 _
No films
Excellent optical performance for food and display packaging,
320E 1.0 0.925 50 120 (A) 460/290 12.0/12.0 22.0/20.0 360/550 175/180 _
No
lamination and industrial packaging
400/925/ Excellent processability for general purpose industrial and food
352E 2.0 0.925 50 110 (A) 450/350 10.0/11.0 22.0/20.0 450/650 190/210 _
No packaging and lamination films
Good balance of melt strength and drawability for both blown and cast
450E 2.0 0.923 50 110 (A) 430/370 10.3/12.2 20.9/18.1 400/550 _ _
No film extrusion. For general purpose industrial, food packaging and foam
extrusion
495/1150/ Good mechanical and optical properties with excellent processability for
582E 3.5 0.923 50 120 (A) 500/400 9.0/9.0 17.0/15.0 450/650 190/175 _
No general purpose industrial and clarity films
CEFOR™ POLYETHYLENE RESINS
Good sealing and optical properties. Better color stability for Industrial
CEFOR™ 1211P 1.0 0.918 51 100 (A) 110/260 10.3/11.0 31.7/25.0 660/710 183/217 8.19 No
and food packaging
1200/2000/ Good sealing and optical properties. Better color stability for Industrial
CEFOR™ 1210P 1.0 0.919 51 100 (A) 110/260 10.3/11.1 31.7/25.1 660/710 183/217 8.19
No and food packaging
CEFOR™ 1221P 2.0 0.918 25 66 (A) 37/370 10.7/89.4 39.6/20.6 450/680 149/147 9.02 No Better color stability and processability for cast extrusion films.
1200/2000/ Good optical properties and processability. Better color stability for
CEFOR™ 1220P 2.0 0.919 38 140 (A) 220/330 10.0/10.0 33.0/25.0 950/1100 150/145 5
No industrial and food packaging
CEFOR™ 1050P 3.0 0.918 24 50 (A) 52/260 33.6/18.1 6.0/5.2 560/870 194/174 11.1 No Good processability for stretch cling firms, hygiene and health application

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EXTRUSION GRADES: EXTRUSION COATING AND LAMINATION

Melt Index Density Min. Heat Seal

Thickness Neck-in
Extrusion Coating Grade (g/10 min) (g/cc) Coating Wt Initiation Typical Properties Applications
(µm) (mm)
D 1238 D 792 (g/m2) Temp (°C)
Low Density Polyethylene Sealant, paperboard coating, extrusion
722 8 0.918 25.4 50.8 7.2 105 Easy processing, good drawdown
Resins (LDPE) lamination
Performance Low Density AGILITY™ High speed processing
3.9 0.919 - 148 - - Extrusion coating/lamination
Polyethylene Resins (LDPE) EC7000 downgauging
Linear Low Density DOWLEX™
5.4 0.921 25.4 124.5 6.8 115 Abrasion resistance Sealant
Polyethylene Resins (LLDPE) 3010
Enhanced Polyethylene Resins Superior sealing properties with Good toughness and low HSIT/aseptic
ELITE™ 5815 15 0.91 25.4 235 <7.3 90.6
(EPE) good mechanicals packaging, lamitube
AFFINITY™ Low heat seal, good adhesion to Low HSIT, high toughness, high
Polyolefin Plastomers (POPs) 8.5 0.902 - - - -
PT 1450G1P BOPP performance sealant

PIPE & MOLDING GRADES

Melt Index (g/ Density (g/cc) Vicat Softening Hardness

Grade Typical Properties and Applications
10 min) ISO 1133 ISO 1183 Point (°C) (Shore D)
LDPE 780E 20 0.923 93 49 Excellent flow with good rigidity for housewares, toys, containers and compounding.
PERT (Temperature Resistance PE) Pipe, excellent ESCR, outstanding long term hydrostatic strength, Bodycote
DOWLEX™ 2388 0.55 0.941 124.7 60.5
certified, CL5 certified
PERT (Temperature Resistance PE) Pipe, excellent ESCR, outstanding long term hydrostatic strength, Bodycote
DOWLEX™ 2344 0.7 0.933 122 53
certified
DOWLEX™ 2517 25 0.917 91.7 45 Injection molding, good ESCR and low temperature properties with excellent flexibility
DOWLEX™ NG
4 0.935 118 57 Rotational molding, Excellent ESCR and impact strength, fully heat and UV stabilized
2429.01G
HDPE KS
4 0.955 128 65 Improved processability, excellent impact strength, ESCR and UV stability for waste bins, large containers.
10100 UE
HDPE KT
8 0.964 131 66 Excellent stiffness with good impact strength. UV stabilized for cases, boxes, beverage crates and pails.
10000 UE
HDPE 08454N 7 0.954 124 - Excellent impact strength with good stiffness for industrial containers, structural foams.

HDPE 17450N 17 0.950 126 62 For low temperature impact and excellent toughness for toys and housewares

HDPE 25055E 25 0.955 124 65 Easy processing with excellent mechanical properties for housewares, toys and food containers

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 Resistance (J/cm3)
(%) D882 MD/CD

Additives (ppm)
Ultimate Tensile
Elmendorf Tear

Strength (MPa)
Dart Impact (g)
Film Thickness

Modulus (MPa)
D1922 MD/CD
Density (g/cc)

D882 MD/CD

D882 MD/CD

Slip/AB/PPA
D1709 (Type)

Applications
Yield Tensile

Dow Method
Strength (g)

(MPa) D882

Properties/
Elongation

2% Secant
Melt Index
(g/10 min)

Puncture
Strength

MD/CD

Typical
D1238
Grade

D792

(μm)
DOWLEX™ POLYETHYLENE RESINS (OCTENE-BASED)
DOWLEX™
1.0 0.920 25 220 (A) 370/630 11.3/11.9 47.4/40.6 600/740 205/232 26.1 No Toughness/lamination film, oriented shrink film, HDSS
2045G
DOWLEX™ 1200/3000/
1.0 0.922 25 180 (A) 440/630 13.4/14.1 46.1/35.3 540/660 172/189 6.21 Slip and anti-block version of DOWLEX™ 2045G for FFS
2045.11G No
DOWLEX™ Low gel and toughness/lamination film,
1.0 0.920 51 330 (A) 980/1200 10.9/11.5 41.4/47.5 670/820 208/259 9.27 No
2256G oriented shrink film
DOWLEX™
1.0 0.926 38 220 (A) 250/590 13.2/14.7 47.8/42.3 630/740 235/281 3.06 No Good tear and medium stiffness/lamination film
2049G
DOWLEX™
1.0 0.926 38 220 (A) 240/730 12.8/15.2 39.6/34.1 670/780 - - No Low gel and medium stiffness/lamination film
2098P
DOWLEX™
1.0 0.930 51 110 (A) 210/520 15.6/16.7 52.6/44.5 730/810 - 10.5 No Good tear and medium stiffness/lamination film, HDSS
2042G
DOWLEX™
1.0 0.935 25 110 (A) 71/410 15.2/16.7 38.3/33.1 520/660 377/348 7.69 No/No/Yes Good stiffness/lamitube, stand-up-pouch, overwrap, shrink film
2038.68G
DOWLEX™
1.0 0.940 51 120 (A) 130/240 26.0/25.0 44.0/43.0 690/740 370/420 4.0 No High stiffness/lamination film, industrial film
2740G
Good tear and medium stiffness/lamination film,
DOWLEX™ 2032 2.0 0.926 25 120 (A) 320/680 12.0/11.9 64.3/35.2 470/680 - 18.2 No
diaper backsheet, foam LLDPE
DOWLEX™
2.3 0.917 20 210 (A) 340/510 8.79/8.16 50.1/28.8 460/650 - 22.1 No Toughness/lamination film, stretch cling film, diaper backsheet
2047G
DOWLEX™
2.5 0.935 25 57 (A) 83/290 16.9/17.6 59.2/39.9 620/750 - 10.3 No Good stiffness/lamitube, overwrap, diaper backsheet
2036P
DOWLEX™
4.0 0.941 25 43 (A) 34/210 16.2/10.8 39.0/28.0 580/740 - - No High stiffness/lamination film
2027G
DOWLEX™
6.0 0.919 25 140 (A) 270/670 11.1/10.4 51.1/36.3 610/770 - 10.7 No High performance cast film/diaper backsheet
2035G
Good process-ability and high stiffness/
XUS 81841.27 6.0 0.947 25 27 (A) 28/72 19.9/21.1 26.9/25.0 570/710 - - No
diaper backsheet

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 Resistance (J/cm3)
(%) D882 MD/CD

Additives (ppm)
Ultimate Tensile
Elmendorf Tear

Strength (MPa)
Dart Impact (g)
Film Thickness

Modulus (MPa)
D1922 MD/CD
Density (g/cc)

D882 MD/CD

D882 MD/CD

Slip/AB/PPA
D1709 (Type)

Applications
Yield Tensile

Dow Method
Strength (g)

(MPa) D882

Properties/
Elongation

2% Secant
Melt Index
(g/10 min)

Puncture
Strength

MD/CD

Typical
D1238
Grade

D792

(μm)
DOWLEX™ POLYETHYLENE RESINS (HEXENE-BASED)
Hexene copolymer, toughness/lamination film,
DOWLEX™ 2645G 0.9 0.919 51 300 (A) 720/1000 14.2/14.6 48.8/39.2 660/740 168/238 16.6 No
oriented shrink film
1200/3000/
DOWLEX™ 2645.11G 0.9 0.921 51 300 (A) 720/1000 14.2/14.6 48.8/39.2 660/740 168/238 6.62 Slip and anti-block version of DOWLEX™ 2645G
No
Excellent mechanical and holding force for industrial
DOWLEX™ 2607G 2.3 0.918 23 150 (A) 190/420 8.0/8.0 35.0/29.0 460/700 - - No
stretch cling film. Low plate out
DOWLEX™ 2636G 2.5 0.935 40 65 (A) 98/428 - 41/37 603/837 - - No Good stiffness/lamitube, overwrap, diaper backsheet
Excellent stretchability for high performance industrial
DOWLEX™ 2606G 4.0 0.920 23 110 (A) 150/450 6.0/6.0 36.0/25.0 400/680 - - No
stretch films. Low plate out
DOWLEX™ NG POLYETHYLENE RESINS
Low haze and good toughness/HDSS, lamination film,
XUS 61530.02P 0.8 0.917 25 720 (B) 380/590 11.0/11.3 50.5/39.7 470/550 159/184 32.9 No
agricultural films, liners, general industrial film
DOWLEX™ 1200/3000/
0.8 0.919 25 560 (A) 410/640 11.6/11.6 42.6/36.8 450/560 182/192 11.1 Slip and anti-block version of XUS 61530.12P/FFS
NG 5045.11P No
DOWLEX™ 5075G 1.3 0.917 25 400 (A) 450/590 11.1/11.0 44.3/34.6 510/590 154/185 22.5 No Low haze, high gloss / lamination film

ELITE™ ENHANCED POLYETHYLENE RESINS (EPE)

ELITE™ 5100G 0.85 0.920 25 540 (A) 260/670 11.9/12.4 43.6/36.0 480/620 231/256 28.3 No Excellent toughness/lamination, HDSS
1000/2500/
ELITE™ 5101G 0.85 0.922 51 >850 (B) 720/1000 9.79/11.0 40.8/38.4 590/620 219/248 11.0 Slip and anti-block version of ELITE™ 5100G/FFS
No
ELITE™ 5110G 0.85 0.926 51 410 (B) 560/1100 13.9/14.6 57.5/51.9 600/660 277/330 - No Good stiffness and toughness/lamination film
High moisture barrier and good process-ability/dry
ELITE™ 5960G 0.85 0.962 25 40(A) 13/400 28.3/30.3 37.2/24.1 500/600 876/1020 1.41 No/3000/No
food packaging
Low HSIT and excellent toughness/sealant,
ELITE™ 5400G 1 0.916 25 470 (B) 280/600 10.4/10.5 38.5/36.3 450/630 188/209 32.3 No
lamination film
1000/2500/
ELITE™ 5401G 1 0.918 25 450 (A) 250/550 11.7/11.0 33.8/27.6 400/450 159/165 9.1 Slip and anti-block version of ELITE™ 5400G/FFS
No
High stiffness/stand up pouch, lamitube, overwrap,
ELITE™ 5538G 1.3 0.941 51 99(A) 82/650 - 44.0/39.0 1000/1100 - - No
lamination film

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 Resistance (J/cm3)
(%) D882 MD/CD

Additives (ppm)
Ultimate Tensile
Elmendorf Tear

Strength (MPa)
Dart Impact (g)
Film Thickness

Modulus (MPa)
D1922 MD/CD
Density (g/cc)

D882 MD/CD

D882 MD/CD

Slip/AB/PPA
D1709 (Type)

Applications
Yield Tensile

Dow Method
Strength (g)

(MPa) D882

Properties/
Elongation

2% Secant
Melt Index
(g/10 min)

Puncture
Strength

MD/CD

Typical
D1238
Grade

D792

(μm)
ELITE™ ENHANCED POLYETHYLENE RESINS (EPE)
Low HSIT for high speed packaging line /high
ELITE™ 5500G 1.5 0.914 25 650(A) 350/600 18.3/10.3 41.4/37.9 400/500 141/165 29.0 No
performance sealant, lamination film
ELITE™ 5210G 2.3 0.917 - - - - - - - - No Excellent load retention/stretch cling film

ELITE™ 5220G 3.5 0.915 20 630 (B) 390/600 8.96/8.41 40.0/35.9 450/650 - 26.7 No Excellent toughness/stretch cling film, diaper backsheet

ELITE™ 5230G 4.0 0.916 20 320 (B) 310/510 9.07/8.39 46.0/38.1 540/720 - 27.0 No Excellent stretch-ability / stretch cling film

ELITE™ ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (AT) POLYETHYLENE RESINS

ELITE™ AT 6101 0.8 0.905 25 800(B) 200/360 5.86/5.52 44.8/37.9 390/500 82.7/82.7 29.0 No Good elasticity, high holding force/stretch hood

ELITE™ AT 6101 0.85 0.907 25 960(B) 170/430 7.98/7.07 47.2/33.9 390/520 100/112 21.2 No Low HSIT, high hot tack, high performance sealant
750/1875/
ELITE™ AT 6202 0.85 0.908 25 1000 (B) 210/430 7.93/7.79 49.0/40.0 450/600 68.9/77.2 20.9 Slip and anti-block version of ELITE™ AT 6201/FFS
Yes
INNATETM PRECISION PACKAGING RESINS
Exceptional dart impact resistance, toughness and puncture
INNATE™ ST50 0.85 0.918 25 1600 (A) 270/530 12.4/11 35.5/28.5 430/550 205/228 - No
resistance
Exceptional dart impact resistance, toughness and puncture
XUS 59910.01 0.85 0.925 50 602 (B) 532/1061 8.66/10.8 23.7/24.03 95/524 - - No
resistance
Exceptional dart impact resistance, toughness and puncture
XUS 59910.03 0.85 0.918 25 1620 (A) 240/480 - - - 153/172 - No
resistance
ATTANE™ ULTRA LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE RESINS (ULDPE)
High toughness and low HSIT/sealant, frozen food
ATTANE™ 4203 0.8 0.905 25 >1100 (B) 370/520 6.21/5.86 32.4/30.0 340/570 89.6/93.8 24.8 No
packaging
ATTANE™ 4201G 1.0 0.912 51 610(B) 1000/1200 9.14/9.08 49.8/45.8 660/760 130/153 21.5 No Toughness/general purpose sealant

ATTANE™ 4607GC 4.0 0.904 23 180(A) 190/390 4.3/3.6 33.0/23.0 500/360 - - No Hexene Cling layer in SCF

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 Resistance (J/cm3)
(%) D882 MD/CD

Additives (ppm)
Ultimate Tensile
Elmendorf Tear

Strength (MPa)
Dart Impact (g)
Film Thickness

Modulus (MPa)
D1922 MD/CD
Density (g/cc)

D882 MD/CD

D882 MD/CD

Slip/AB/PPA
D1709 (Type)

Applications
Yield Tensile

Dow Method
Strength (g)

(MPa) D882

Properties/
Elongation

2% Secant
Melt Index
(g/10 min)

Puncture
Strength

MD/CD

Typical
D1238
Grade

D792

(μm)
AFFINITY™ POLYOLEFIN PLASTOMERS (POPs)
Low HSIT and excellent toughness/high performance
AFFINITY™ PL 1880G 1 0.902 51 >830 (B) 550/720 7.24/6.89 58.6/44.7 620/630 91.7/92.4 22.3 No
sealant, impact modification
750/2500/
AFFINITY™ PL 1881G 1 0.904 51 >830 (B) 560/730 8.07/71.7 45.4/42.5 590/630 97.4/96.9 21.9 Slip and anti-block version of AFFINITY™ PL 1880G/FFS
No
AFFINITY™ PL 1840G 1 0.909 51 >830 (B) 560/840 8.76/8.07 47.8/45.4 620/580 123/123 25.2 No Low HSIT and toughness/sealant
Low HSIT, medium cling force/high performance sealant,
AFFINITY™ PF 1140G 1.6 0.897 51 >850 (B) 470/620 5.79/6.34 50.3/39.5 690/700 72.8/73.2 20.3 No
protective film
Low HSIT and excellent toughness/sealant, PP film
AFFINITY™ PL 1850G 3 0.902 20 >830 (B) 120/410 9.93/5.45 44.6/29.8 350/570 108/115 31.4 No
modification
AFFINITY™ PL 1845G 3.5 0.91 25 470 (B) 180/360 - 45.0/33.0 530/670 - - No Low HSIT and toughness/sealant, PP film modification

AFFINITY™ PL 1280G
AFFINITY™ EG 8200G
AFFINITY™ EG 8100G
AFFINITY™ VP8770G1
AFFINITY™ KC 8852G
6 0.9
5 0.87
1 0.87
1 0.88
3 0.875
20 290 (B) 78/410 5.8/5.3 48.0/30.0 470/720 - - No Low HSIT/high performance sealant
Very low HSIT and excellent toughness, high cling
- - - - - - - - No
force/impact modification, protective film
Very low HSIT, excellent toughness, high elasticity/impact
- - - - - - - - No
modification
Low HSIT and excellent elasticity/impact modification,
- - - - - - - - No
stretch hood
Low HSIT and excellent toughness, high cling force/impact
- - - - - - - - No
and HSIT modification, protective film

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ASPUN™ FIBER GRADE RESINS

Melt Index (g/10 min) Density (g/cc)

Grade DSC Melting Point (°C) Typical Properties Applications
ISO 1133 ISO 1183
ASPUN™ 6835A 17.0 0.95 129.0 Softness, long terms spinability Spunbond, Staple Fibers, Binder Fibers

ASPUN™ 6850A 30.0 0.955 131.0 Softness, long terms spinability Spunbond, Staple Fibers, Binder Fibers

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