EASTMAN HIFOR Xtreme Polymer SC74810-X, Natural
Preliminary Data Sheet

Propertya    Testb
Method
Value, Unitsc
  Resin Properties
Melt Index (Condition 190°C/2.16kg)   D 1238 0.85 g/10 min
Density   D 4883 0.917 g/cm3
  Film Properties
Thickness of Film Tested   1.0 mils
Haze   D 1003 7.0%
Gloss @ 45°   D 2457 70
Dart Impact   D 1709A 1100 g
Seal Initiation Temperature   Eastman 95°C (203°F)
Elmendorf Tear Resistance
        M.D.  D 1922 500 gf
        T.D.  D 1922 600 gf
Tensile Strength @ Break
        M.D.  D 882 62 MPa (9000 psi)
        T.D.  D 882 52 MPa (7500 psi)
Tensile Strength @ Yieldd T.D.   D 882 10 MPa (1500 psi)
Elongation @ Break
        M.D.  D 882 700%
        T.D.  D 882 850%
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant
        M.D.  D 882 172 MPa (25000 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.
d M.D. - DNY

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 SC74810-X polymer is a high strength and high clarity polyethylene designed for blown and cast film extrusion that contains high processing aids, no slip and no antiblock additives. Films produced with this resin exhibit a unique low seal initiation temperature combined with high stiffness. Other features of this resin include high clarity and high machine direction tear resistance. EASTMAN HIFOR Xtreme SC74810-X 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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