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ELITE™ 5940G

ELITE™ 5940G is an enhanced polyethylene (EPE) copolymer. Exhibits excellent balance of stiffness and toughness and processability. Provides unmatched flexibility, good sealability, stiffness and impact strength, high puncture resistance and chemical stability. Designed for blown film extrusion process. Possible applications are baby diaper backsheets, heavy duty shipping sacks, toys and playground equipment. Complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a, (EU) No 10/2011, Canadian HPFB No Objection and EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

ELITE™ 5940G Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

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

0.85 g/10min

(190°C/2.16 kg)

ASTM D1238

Specific Gravity

0.940 g/cm³

ASTM D792

Density, Base Resin

0.940 g/cm³

Dow Method

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Temperature

395 °F

Screw Size

35 in

Screw Speed

39 rpm

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ELITE™ 5940G Properties

Physical Properties

ELITE™ 5940G Processing Guidelines

Extrusion Properties