EASTMAN HIFOR Xtreme Polymer SC24803-F
Preliminary Data Sheet

Propertya    Testb
Method
Value, Unitsc
  Resin Properties
Melt Index (Condition 190°C/2.16kg)   D 1238 0.5 g/10 min
Density   D 4883 0.926 g/cm3
  Film Properties
Thickness of Film Tested   1.0 mils
Haze   D 1003 7.0%
Gloss @ 45°   D 2457 75
Dart Impact   D 1709A 150 g
Seal Initiation Temperature   Eastman 110°C (230°F)
Elmendorf Tear Resistance
        M.D.  D 1922 350 gf
        T.D.  D 1922 650 gf
Tensile Strength @ Break
        M.D.  D 882 69 MPa (10000 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 55 MPa (8000 psi)
Tensile Strength @ Yield
        M.D.  D 882 13 MPa (1900 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 13 MPa (1900 psi)
Elongation @ Break
        M.D.  D 882 600%
        T.D.  D 882 800%
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant
        M.D.  D 882 248 MPa (36000 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 289 MPa (42000 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
EASTMAN HIFOR Xtreme SC24803-F polymer is a high strength and high clarity polyethylene designed for blown film extrusion that contains no slip, no antiblock additives and high processing aid. Films produced with this resin exhibit extreme toughness, with excellent gloss and clarity for product of this density. Features of this resin include high stiffness, tensile yield and high machine direction tear resistance. EASTMAN HIFOR Xtreme SC24803-F polyethylene complies with FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2 (a), permitting its use in food packaging applications. Consult the regulations for complete details.
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