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OPTEMA®TC-114
Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymer for Blown Film

Description
OPTEMA TC-114 is an ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer specifically formulated to offer extrusion and property performance for blown film applications. It produces a soft, elastic film with good handling characteristics without additional additives. It can produce film under 1.0 mil thickness.

Applications

1. Upholstery film
2. Disposable gloves
3. Hospital drapes

Resin Properties Test Based on SI Units Typical Values
Melt Index ExxonMobil Method g/10 min 3.2
Methyl Acrylate ExxonMobil Method wt % 18
Density ExxonMobil Method g/cm3 0.948
Peak Melting Temperature ExxonMobil Method °F (°C) 178(81)

Film Properties (1.25 mil film)
Haze   ASTM D-1003 % 25
Gloss, 45°   ASTM D 2557 - 38
Ultimate Tensile Strength MD
TD		 ASTM D-882 psi (MPa) 2700 (18)
2500 (17)
Ultimate Elongation MD
TD		 ASTM D-882 % 270
650
1% Secant Modulus MD
TD		 ASTM D-882 psi (MPa) 9200 (60)
7000 (50)
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD
TD		 ASTM D-1922 g/mil 35
100
Dart Drop Impact, F50   ASTM D-1709 g/mil 170
Coefficient of Friction   ASTM D-1894 - 0.1