Product data sheet
LT660
Low Density Polyethylene for film extrusion
Sasol Polymers
Polyolefins Business
Sasol Polymers LDPE: LT660 Density: 0.922 g/cm³ MFI: 2.0 g/10min
Features Applications Additives
! Tubular resin ! General packaging film (20μm to 50μm) ! Antioxidant
! Good clarity ! Clarity film ! Medium slip
! Wide sealing range ! Thin film ! Medium antiblock
! Good drawdown
Material properties (typical values not to be construed as specifications)
Value Unit Test method Based on
MFI (190°C/2.16kg) 2.0 g/10 min PTM 058 ASTM D1238
3
Nominal density 0.922 g/cm PTM 002 ASTM D1505
Tensile strength at yield MD 10 MPa PTM 006 ASTM D882
TD 9 MPa PTM 006 ASTM D882
Tensile strength at break MD 21 MPa PTM 006 ASTM D882
TD 17 MPa PTM 006 ASTM D882
Elongation MD 310 % PTM 006 ASTM D882
TD 550 % PTM 006 ASTM D882
Elmendorf tear MD 8 g/μm PTM 009 ASTM D1922
TD 6 g/μm PTM 009 ASTM D1922
Impact strength 65 F50g PTM 066 ASTM D1709
Haze 6.5 % PTM 065 ASTM D1003
Gloss 63 units PTM 064 ASTM D2457
Clarity 48 units PTM 071 ASTM D1746
Coefficient of friction μs 0.1 units PTM 026 ASTM D1894
μd 0.1 units PTM 026 ASTM D1894
Blocking <25 g PTM 034 ASTM D3354
The above values were measured on 50μm film produced on a 65mm Macchi extruder with a Macchi LDPE screw and a 250mm
die, using 208ºC melt temperature, 625mm FLH, 2.5:1 blow ratio and a die gap of 0.8mm.
Product data sheet - LT660
Typical processing conditions
Film Extrusion
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C H 1 2 3 4 D Optimum melt temperature: 170ºC - 190ºC. Should be
processed on a conventional LDPE extruder, but can be
200
processed on a LLDPE extruder (wide die gap) with
180 drawdown limitations, inferior mechanical and film
160 shrinkage properties. Recommended screen pack:
60/100/60 BS mesh.
140
120
H 1 2 3 4 D
Packaging
Sasol Polymers polyolefin resins are supplied in pellet form packed in 25kg bags. Alternative packaging modes for polypropylene
resins are available for selected grades.
Handling
Workers should be protected from the possibility of skin or eye contact with molten polymer. Safety glasses and heat resistant gloves
are suggested as a minimal precaution to prevent possible mechanical or thermal injuries to the eyes and skin. Fabrication areas
should be ventilated to carry away fumes or vapours.
Conveying equipment should be designed to prevent accumulation of fines or dust particles that are contained in all polyolefin
resins. These fines and dust particles can, under certain conditions, pose an explosion hazard. Sasol Polymers recommend the
conveying system used:
! be equipped with adequate filters
! is operated and maintained in such a manner to ensure no leaks develop
! that adequate grounding exists at all times
Sasol Polymers further recommend that good housekeeping be practised throughout the manufacturing facility. Polymer pellets may
pose a slippage hazard if spilled.
Storage
As ultraviolet light may cause a change in the material properties, all polyolefin resins should be protected from direct sunlight
during storage. Under cool, dry, dark conditions Sasol Polymers polyolefin resins are expected to maintain their original material and
processing properties for at least 18 months.
This information is based on Sasol Polymers' current knowledge and experience and is provided in good faith. In view of many factors that may
affect processing and application, this data does not relieve processors from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and
experiments; neither does it imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to
whom Sasol Polymers has supplied their products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
