MXSTEN Extra Low Density Polyethylene CM27058-F, Natural
Preliminary Data Sheet

Propertya    Testb
Method
Value, Unitsc
  Resin Properties
Melt Index (Condition 190°C/2.16kg)   D 1238 3.2 g/10 min
Density   D 4883 914 kg/m3 (0.914 g/cm3)
  Film Properties
Thickness of Film Tested   1.0 mils
Haze   D 1003 2%
Gloss @ 45°   D 2457 80
Dart Impact   D 1709A 200 g
Seal Initiation Temperature   Eastman 110°C (230°F)
Elmendorf Tear Resistance
        M.D.  D 1922 400 gf
        T.D.  D 1922 650 gf
Tensile Strength @ Break
        M.D.  D 882 31 MPa (4500 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 24 MPa (3500 psi)
Tensile Strength @ Yield
        M.D.  D 882 10 MPa (1400 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 10 MPa (1400 psi)
Elongation @ Break
        M.D.  D 882 700%
        T.D.  D 882 800%
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant
        M.D.  D 882 165 MPa (24000 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 193 MPa (28000 psi)
a Unless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23oC (73oF) and 50% relative humidity.
b Unless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
c Units are in SI or US customary units.

Conditions
Extrusion conditions used to produce 1 mil (0.025 mm) film include a 2.4:1 blow-up ratio and 4.7 lb/hr/inch die output. Density results are on Base Resin.

Comments
Properties reported here are based on limited testing. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.

Applications
MXSTEN CM27058-F is an extra low density polyethylene containing no slip and no antiblock. It is designed for high performance applications where excellent processability, very low stiffness and exceptional lot-to-lot consistency are needed. Applications for CM27058-F include cast films for a multitude of needs.
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