Petrothene GA2508 is a series of pelletized linear low density polyethylene resins selected by customers for applications that require an enhanced combination of stiffness, 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 GA2508 series offers enhanced film strength, drawdown, toughness and stiffness.
Petrothene GA2508
Description
Availability
Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South & Central America
Legend
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin
Product Data and Technical Information
| Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 0.8 g/10 min |
| Base Resin Density (23 °C) | 0.925 g/cm³ |
| Product Density (23 °C) | 0.925 g/cm³ |
| Dart Drop Impact Strength, F50 | 120 g |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 54 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break MD | 7800 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 6600 psi |
| Tensile Strength at Break TD | 46 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break MD | 600 % |
| Tensile Elongation at Break TD | 750 % |
| 1% Secant Modulus MD | 49000 psi |
| 1% Secant Modulus MD | 338 MPa |
| 1% Secant Modulus TD | 365 MPa |
| 1% Secant Modulus TD | 53000 psi |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength MD | 200 g |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength TD | 620 g |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 113 °C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 235 °F |
| Haze | 10 % |
| Gloss (45°) | 55 % |
| Slip | None ppm |
| Antiblock | None ppm |
| Polymer Processing Aid | None |
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetProcess
Blown Film, Sheet and Profile Extrusion
Resin
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Applications
Bags & Pouches, Can Liners, Food Packaging Film, Heavy Duty Shipping Sacks, Liner Film, Retail Carryout Bags, Shrink Film