As an ethylene-hexene copolymer, Exceed™ 3518PA mLLDPE is primarily designed for high-performance cast film applications and is also suitable for blown film and multilayer coextrusion processes. The resin offers an excellent balance of mechanical strength, processability, and optical performance, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of flexible packaging applications. Its advanced molecular structure helps produce thinner, stronger films while maintaining consistent processing performance.

Property

Typical Value

Test Method

Density

0.918 g/cm³

ASTM D792

Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg)

3.5 g/10 min

ASTM D1238

Peak Melting Temperature

114°C

ExxonMobil Method

Tensile Strength (MD)

70 MPa

ASTM D882

Tensile Strength (TD)

47 MPa

ASTM D882

Elongation at Break (MD)

510%

ASTM D882

Elongation at Break (TD)

680%

ASTM D882

Dart Impact

140 g

ASTM D1709

Elmendorf Tear Strength (MD)

190 g

ASTM D1922

Elmendorf Tear Strength (TD)

500 g

ASTM D1922

Puncture Force

47 N

ExxonMobil Method

Puncture Energy

4.3 J

ExxonMobil Method

Haze

2.4%

ASTM D1003

Gloss (45°)

86

ASTM D2457

Product Advantages of Exceed™ 3518PA

  • Advanced metallocene catalyst technology for a highly uniform molecular structure
  • Excellent tensile strength and impact resistance
  • Outstanding puncture and tear resistance
  • Superior transparency and high gloss
  • Excellent heat-sealing performance
  • Wide processing window for high-speed production
  • Suitable for both mono-layer and multilayer film structures
  • Compatible with LDPE, LLDPE, and other mLLDPE resins for customized formulations
  • Free of slip agents, antiblocking agents, and PPA, allowing greater formulation flexibility

Main Applications

  1. Flexible Packaging Films. Exceed™ 3518PA is widely used in high-performance flexible packaging applications, including food packaging films, laminated packaging films, form-fill-seal (FFS) films, bag-in-box liquid packaging, and multilayer barrier packaging structures. Its excellent strength, toughness, and sealing performance help improve package durability and reliability.
  2. Stretch and Industrial Films. The resin is suitable for stretch films, pallet stretch wrap, industrial packaging films, liner bags, and heavy-duty packaging applications where high puncture resistance, tear strength, and consistent processing performance are required.
  3. Hygiene and Consumer Packaging. ExxonMobil Exceed™ 3518PA is used in hygiene and personal care film applications, including diaper back sheets and other soft, flexible film structures requiring a balance of toughness, flexibility, and comfort.
  4. Agricultural and Specialty Films. This material is also suitable for agricultural applications such as greenhouse films, silage films, and geomembranes, providing excellent mechanical performance, durability, and processing stability under demanding conditions.

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