Lotrene FE8000 LDPE low density polyethylene is designed specifically for film extrusion and blown film applications, offering an excellent balance of optical clarity, mechanical strength, and processing stability. LDPE FE8000 is supplied as an additive-free resin, allowing converters full flexibility to tailor formulations according to specific end-use requirements.

Technical Indicators of LDPE Lotrene FE8000

Property

Typical Value

Unit

Test Method

Melt Flow Index (190 °C / 2.16 kg)

0.80

g/10 min

ASTM D-1238

Density (23 °C)

0.923

g/cm³

ASTM D-792

Crystalline Melting Point

111

°C

ASTM E-794

Vicat Softening Temperature

97

°C

ASTM D-1525

Tensile Strength at Yield (MD / TD)

12 / 12

MPa

ASTM D-882

Tensile Strength at Break (MD / TD)

34 / 27

MPa

ASTM D-882

Elongation at Break (MD / TD)

410 / 615

%

ASTM D-882

Dart Impact Strength (F50)

115

g

ASTM D-1709

Tear Strength (MD / TD)

70 / 40

N/mm

ASTM D-1922

Puncture Resistance

51

N

Internal Method

Coefficient of Friction (COF)

0.9

—

ASTM D-1894

Haze

7

%

ASTM D-1003

Gloss (45°)

61

—

ASTM D-2457

Main Product Advantages

  • Excellent Optical Properties. LDPE FE8000 provides good transparency, low haze, and attractive surface gloss, making it well suited for applications where product appearance and visibility are important.
  • Balanced Mechanical Performance. The resin offers a well-balanced combination of tensile strength, elongation, tear resistance, and impact strength, ensuring reliable performance in both manual and automated packaging operations.
  • Good Processing Stability. With a controlled melt flow rate and stable melt behavior, Lotrene FE8000 delivers smooth extrusion, good bubble stability in blown film processing, and consistent film thickness.
  • Additive-Free Formulation. The absence of slip, antiblock, or other additives allows converters to customize formulations to meet specific performance, regulatory, or cost requirements.
  • Food Contact Compliance. This grade is suitable for food packaging applications and complies with relevant international food contact regulations, subject to local legislation and customer validation.

Recommended Uses

LDPE Lotrene FE8000 is suitable for a wide range of flexible packaging and general-purpose film applications, including:

  • Shopping and carrier bags
  • Food packaging films and bags
  • Lamination films
  • Shrink and overwrap films
  • General-purpose packaging films
  • Co-extrusion film layers

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