ExxonMobil LLDPE 1002XBU Film Grade

ExxonMobil LLDPE 1002XBU is a linear low-density polyethylene resin developed primarily for blown film extrusion. Produced through ethylene and 1-butene copolymerization, it offers a combination of tensile strength, film toughness, and processing flexibility for flexible film manufacturing.

Supplied in pellet form, this grade has a typical density of 0.918 g/cm³ and a melt flow rate of 2.0 g/10 min. It can be considered for applications such as shopping bags, garbage bags, agricultural films, industrial liners, and other packaging products, depending on the required film properties and processing conditions.

Technical Specifications of LLDPE 1002XBU

Property	Typical Value	Unit	Test Method
Density	0.918	g/cm³	ASTM D1505
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/2.16 kg)	2.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Peak Melting Temperature	123	°C	ExxonMobil Method
Vicat Softening Temperature	94	°C	ExxonMobil Method
Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	8.7	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	9.8	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break, MD	36	MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break, TD	27	MPa	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break, MD	620	%	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break, TD	770	%	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	170	MPa	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	210	MPa	ASTM D882
Dart Impact Strength	Below 60	g	ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	110	g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	390	g	ASTM D1922
Puncture Force	21	N	ExxonMobil Method
Puncture Energy	0.80	J	ExxonMobil Method
45° Gloss	28	—	ASTM D2457
Haze	23	%	ASTM D1003

Performance Characteristics

Good Mechanical Strength. It provides a balance of tensile strength, elongation, and toughness for flexible film applications.
Reliable Blown Film Processing. LLDPE 1002XBU offers suitable processing characteristics for blown film extrusion, supporting consistent film formation and thickness control.
Balanced Film Surface Properties. The resin provides practical optical and surface characteristics for packaging films, with slip and antiblock additives supporting film handling and winding.
Versatile Application Potential. LL 1002XBU is suitable for evaluating in shopping bags, garbage bags, industrial liners, agricultural films, and other flexible packaging products.

Main Applications of ExxonMobil LL 1002XBU

Shopping Bags and Retail Packaging. This resin can be used to manufacture shopping bags, carrier bags, and other retail packaging products. Its tensile properties and elongation help support the flexibility and durability required for routine handling.
Garbage Bags and Industrial Liners. LL 1002XBU is a potential option for refuse bags, container liners, and industrial packaging films. Film thickness and formulation should be selected according to the required load capacity, puncture resistance, and service conditions.
Agricultural Films. Selected agricultural film applications may benefit from the material’s flexibility and mechanical properties. For greenhouse covers, mulch films, and similar products, buyers should also consider weatherability, UV stabilization, and the required service life.
Flexible Packaging Films. The grade can be evaluated for general-purpose packaging films and selected form-fill-seal (FFS) applications. Where food contact is involved, the specific product’s regulatory compliance and suitability for the intended market must be verified separately.
Multilayer and Industrial Packaging. Exxonmobil LL 1002XBU may be considered for selected multilayer films, laminated packaging structures, and industrial liners. In these applications, it can be combined with other polymers or functional layers to achieve the required balance of mechanical strength, sealing performance, and barrier properties.