218WJ is a butene Linear Low Density Polyethylene TNPP free grade suitable for general purpose packaging. It is easy to process giving good tensile properties, impact strength and optical properties. 218WJ contains slip and antiblock additives.
Properties
Lamination film, thin liners, shopping bags, carrier bags, garbage bags, coextruded films, consumer packaging and other generalpurpose applications.
PROPERTIES
TYPICAL VALUES
UNITS
TEST METHOD
POLYMER PROPERTIES
Melt Flow Rate
at 190°C and 2.16 kg
2
g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Density
918
kg/m³
ASTM D1505
FORMULATION
Slip agent
√
-
SABIC method
Anti block agent
√
-
SABIC method
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
Haze
13
%
ASTM D1003
Gloss
at 60°
80
-
ASTM D2457
FILM PROPERTIES
Tensile Properties
stress at break, MD
35
MPa
ASTM D882
stress at break, TD
29
MPa
ASTM D882
strain at break, MD
700
%
ASTM D882
strain at break, TD
750
%
ASTM D882
stress at yield, MD
12
MPa
ASTM D882
stress at yield, TD
10
MPa
ASTM D882
1% secant modulus, MD
220
MPa
ASTM D882
1% secant modulus, TD
260
MPa
ASTM D882
Puncture resistance
63
J/m
SABIC method
Dart Impact Strength
85
g
ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength
MD
130
g
ASTM D1922
TD
320
g
ASTM D1922
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Vicat Softening Point
98
°C
ASTM D1525
(1) Mechanical properties have been measured byproducing 30 μ film with 2.5 BURusing 100%218NJ.
Processing Conditions
Typical processing conditions for 218WJ are: Melt temperature: 185 - 205°C, Blow up ratio: 2.0 - 3.0。
Health, Safety And Food Contact Regulations
218WJ resin is suitable for Food contact application. Detailed information is provided in relevant Material Safety Datasheet and for additional specific information please contact SABIC local representative for certificate. DISCLAIMER: This product is not intended for and must not be used in any pharmaceutical/medical applications.
Storage And Handling
Polyethylene resin should be stored in a manner to prevent a direct exposure to sunlight and/or heat. The storage area should also be dry and preferably do not exceed 50°C. SABIC would not give warranty to bad storage conditions which may lead to quality deterioration such as color change, bad smell and inadequate product performance. It is advisable to process PE resin within 6 months after delivery.
