Technical Information
ELITE™ NG 5401B
Enhanced Polyethylene Resin
Overview ELITE™ NG 5401B is a Linear Low Density Polyethylene, 1-Octene copolymer, produced with the SOLUTION™
technology. This resin presents excellent tensile, tear and puncture resistance even at low temperatures with great
gloss and clarity. It has a low seal initiation temperature with high seal performance allowing an increase in the speed
line of form, fill and seal.
Main Characteristics
• Film for form, fill and seal
• Film for packaging for frozen food
• Excellent mechanical properties even at low temperatures
• Low seal initiation temperature and high seal properties
• Excellent optics
Complies with:
• US FDA FCN 424
• Europe Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
• Suitable for food contact Report # 823/05 issued by INAL according to MERCOSUR
Consult the regulations for complete details.
Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Density 0.918 g/cm³ 0.918 g/cm³ ASTM D792
Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg) 1.0 g/10 min 1.0 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Films Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested 1.5 mil 38 µm Dow Method
Film Puncture Resistance 109 ft·lb/in³ 9.02 J/cm³ Dow Method
Secant Modulus ASTM D882
2% Secant, MD 19100 psi 132 MPa
2% Secant, TD 19700 psi 136 MPa
Tensile Strength ASTM D882
MD : Yield 1450 psi 10.0 MPa
TD : Yield 1450 psi 10.0 MPa
MD : Break 5510 psi 38.0 MPa
TD : Break 4350 psi 30.0 MPa
Tensile Elongation ASTM D882
MD : Break 720 % 720 %
TD : Break 800 % 800 %
Dart Drop Impact 1000 g 1000 g ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear Strength ASTM D1922
MD 680 g 680 g
TD 890 g 890 g
Optical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Gloss (45°) 62 62 ASTM D2457
Haze 11 % 11 % ASTM D1003
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Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions for Blown Film:
• Screw Diameter: 63.5 mm (2.5 in); 24.5 L/D
• Type of Screw:
• Die Gap: 1.8 mm (70 mil)
• Melt Temperature: 232°C (450°F)
• Output: 52 kg/h (113 lb/h)
• Die Diameter: 152 mm (6 in)
• Blow-up Ratio: 2.5:1
• Screw Speed: 83 rpm
• Frost Line Height: 635 mm (25 in)
Notes
These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
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