Formolene® L42009B
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Butene Copolymer for Film Extrusion
Formolene® L42009B is a general-purpose film grade linear low density made using gas-phase technology.
The resin exhibits excellent toughness and strength when drawn down to thin gauges.
Formolene® L42009B meets all requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as specified in 21
CFR 177.1520, covering safe use of polyolefin articles intended for direct food contact.
Suggested Applications:
Blending Resin Industrial Liners
Industrial Packaging Garment Bags
Co-Extrusion
Nominal Physical Properties:
ASTM
TEST
PROPERTY METHOD UNIT VALUE
Density D1505 g/cc 0.919
Melt Index, Condition E, 190°C/2.16 kg D1238 g/10 min. 0.95
Dart Impact D1709 g/mil. 135
Tear Strength D1922 g/mil. 150/385*
Tensile Strength at Break D882 psi. 5,100/4,130*
Elongation D882 % 690/920*
Gloss, 45° D523 42
Haze D1003 % 18
* MD / TD
Available in the following additive packages:
Additive L42009A L42009B L42009E2 L42009F L42009H L42009M L42009PE**
Antiblock (ppm) 7500 None 1700 7000 None 8000 1700
Slip (ppm) None None 1350 1350 None 1500 1350
Special Additives - Additives Additives High Additives Additives
talc based synthetic talc based Antioxidant talc based synthetic
based based
** Contains processing aid
Note: Film Properties based on 25 Micron blown film produced with a 2.5:1Blow Up Ratio. Actual film properties may vary depending on operating conditions and
additive packages. Film properties are not intended to be used as specifications.
Published 8/04, Revised 05/12
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