Exceed™ 2018RA mLLDPE Film Grade

Exceed™ 2018RA, also known as Exceed™ m 2018.RA, is a metallocene polyethylene resin based on an ethylene-1-hexene copolymer. It is designed for high-performance film production. The grade is particularly suitable for demanding flexible packaging structures.

mLLDPE 2018RA offers a balanced performance profile. It provides excellent impact resistance, puncture resistance, tear strength, and high elongation. The resin also delivers good melt processability. These properties support the production of durable and reliable film structures.

Technical Data of Exceed™ 2018RA

Property	Typical Value	Test Method
Density	0.918 g/cm³	ASTM D792
Melt Index, 190°C/2.16 kg	2.0 g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Peak Melting Temperature	117°C	ExxonMobil Method
Vicat Softening Temperature	106°C	ExxonMobil Method
Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	9.1 MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	9.2 MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break, MD	60 MPa	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break, TD	60 MPa	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break, MD	590%	ASTM D882
Elongation at Break, TD	690%	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	170 MPa	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	180 MPa	ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact	580 g	ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear, MD	330 g	ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear, TD	460 g	ASTM D1922
Puncture Force	48 N	ExxonMobil Method
Puncture Energy	4.1 J	ExxonMobil Method
Gloss at 45°	18	ASTM D2457
Haze	>30%	ASTM D1003

What Makes mLLDPE 2018RA Different?

High tensile strength
Excellent elongation
Good impact resistance
Strong puncture resistance
Balanced tear strength
Good melt flow
Consistent film toughness

Processing Characteristics

With a melt index of 2.0 g/10 min, Exceed™ 2018RA provides a useful balance between melt flow and finished-film performance.
The resin can be processed through blown-film equipment and incorporated into different polyethylene formulations.
Its processing characteristics also make it suitable for formulations containing significant amounts of LDPE. This provides converters with additional flexibility when designing film structures around specific strength, toughness, and processing targets.
Processing parameters should be adjusted according to the equipment, die configuration, film thickness, blend composition, and required end-use properties.