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Marlex® 1017 Polyethylene

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Chevron Phillips Chemical

Marlex® 1017 Polyethylene (Old Name: MarFlex® 1017) by Chevron Phillips Chemical is a low density polyethylene grade. It is suitable for extrusion coating applications. Marlex® 1017 Polyethylene exhibits excellent processability, low neck-in and high temperature extrusion stability. It is used in laminations, sealant resin, general paper and board coating and general flexible packaging applications. It is FDA approved.

Marlex® 1017 Polyethylene Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

7 g/10min

(At 190°C, 2.16 kg)

ASTM D1238

Density

0.917 g/cm³

ASTM D1505

Water Vapor Transmission Rate

21 g/m²/day

(At coated slip sheet at 14.4 lb/ream or 1.0 mil)

ASTM F1249

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