ExxonMobil LLDPE is designed for a broad range of flexible packaging and industrial film applications. Its combination of toughness, puncture resistance, and tensile strength supports the production of durable films for various end uses.

Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is typically manufactured by copolymerizing ethylene with alpha-olefins such as 1-butene or 1-hexene. This molecular structure helps improve flexibility, tear resistance, and impact performance.

Depending on the grade, ExxonMobil LLDPE is suitable for blown film and cast film extrusion, as well as the production of stretch wrap, shopping bags, agricultural films, and industrial packaging. Grade selection should consider processing conditions, required film properties, and the specifications outlined in the relevant technical data sheet.

Popular ExxonMobil LLDPE Resin Grades

Product Grade

MFI (g/10 min)

Typical Applications

LL 6201XR

50

Film processing and selected packaging applications

LL 1002XBU

2.0

Blown film and flexible packaging

LL 1002AY

2.0

Film extrusion and packaging

LL 1001 Series

1.0

General-purpose film applications

LL 1001.32

1.0

Film extrusion

LL 1002 Series Blown

2.0

Blown film and plastic bags

LL 1002YB Cast

2.0

Cast film

LL 1002YB Wire & Cable

2.0

Wire and cable applications

LL 1107 Series

0.80

Film applications requiring suitable melt strength

LL 1236 Series

3.6

Film extrusion and packaging

LL 3001.32 Cast

1.0

Cast film

LL 3001.63

1.0

Film processing

LL 3002.32

2.0

Film extrusion

LL 3003 Series

3.2

Packaging films

LL 3201 Series

0.80

Film applications

LL 3402.48 Blown

2.0

Blown film

LL 3402.48 Cast

2.0

Cast film

LL 3404.48

4.3

Film extrusion

LL 5002.09

2.0

Film and packaging applications

LL 5100.09

20

Film processing

LL 6100.17

20

Film extrusion

LL 6201.19

50

Film processing

LL 6202.19

12

Film and packaging applications

LL 6318.17

18

Film extrusion

LL 6407.67

6.8

Film processing

LL 8450 Series

5.0

Film and packaging

LL 8460 Series

3.3

Confirm grade-specific application

LL 8555 Series

6.8

How to Select the Right LLDPE Grade

Choosing the appropriate grade requires more than comparing melt index or density. The following factors can help narrow down the options.

  1. Identify the processing method. Determine whether the production line uses blown film or cast film extrusion, and consider the equipment’s operating range.
  2. Define the end-use application. Establish whether the material will be used for food packaging, garbage bags, agricultural films, pallet wrapping, or heavy-duty industrial packaging.
  3. Set mechanical performance targets. Evaluate puncture resistance, tear strength, impact resistance, and elongation according to film thickness and operating conditions.
  4. Assess optical requirements. Compare haze, gloss, and transparency where appearance is important.
  5. Check additive compatibility. Confirm the presence or absence of slip agents, antiblock agents, processing aids, and thermal stabilizers to ensure compatibility with the existing formulation.
  6. Verify technical documentation. Request the latest TDS and SDS for the exact grade. Confirm supply availability, packaging, batch documentation, and applicable product standards before placing an order.

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