DOW EC 7000 LDPE is a next generation low density polyethylene resin for high speed extrusion coating.
Main Characteristics of DOW LDPE EC 7000
- Recommended for extrusion at high and low temperatures.
- Robustness in melt drawing.
- Performance as sealant polymer.
| Physical |
Nominal Value |
(English) |
Nominal Value |
(SI) |
Test Method |
| Density |
0.919 |
g/cm³ |
0.919 |
g/cm³ |
ASTM D1505 |
| Base Density 1 |
0.919 |
g/cm³ |
0.919 |
g/cm³ |
Dow Method |
| Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg) |
3.9 |
g/10 min |
3.9 |
g/10 min |
ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical |
Nominal Value |
(English) |
Nominal Value |
(SI) |
Test Method |
| Tensile Stress (Break) |
1450 |
psi |
10.0 |
MPa |
ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Strain (Break) |
540 |
% |
540 |
% |
ISO 527-2 |
| Thermal |
Nominal Value |
(English) |
Nominal Value |
(SI) |
Test Method |
| Melting Temperature |
230 |
°F |
110 |
°C |
Dow Method |
| Extrusion |
Nominal Value |
(English) |
Nominal Value |
(SI) |
Test Method |
| Draw Down – from 15 g/m² @ 100 m/min 1600 |
ft/min |
500 |
m/min |
Dow Method |
| Neck-in – 25 g/m² @ 100 mpm 5.8 |
in |
148.0 |
mm |
Dow Method |