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ExxonMobil®LDPE
LD 358 (Low Density Polyethylene for blow film applications)
Key features	Recommended processing conditions and resin handling
LD 358 HF is an EVA LDPE, which offers a combination of excellent sealability and toughness even at low temperatures. It is typically used in heavy duty film, deep - freeze film and form-film-seal film.	Melt temperature : 190 °C Blow-up ratio : 2 -3 : 1 (or higher) Film thickness range : 40 - 100 µm

Additive packages
Escorene code	Antiblock (ppm)	Slip (ppm)	Stabilizer (non BHT)
LD 358 HF	1500	830(*)	+
(*) Erucamide

Typical values
General properties	Test Method(based on)	Unit	Typical Value³
Melt Index	ASTM D 1238	g/10 min	0.28
Vinyl Acetate Content	ExxonMobil	%wt	4
Density	ASTM D 2839/1505	g/cm³	0.925
Melting Point(DSC)	ASTM D 3418	°C	105
Crystallization Point (DSC)	ASTM D 3418	°C	91

Film properties
Tensile Strength at Break	MD / TD	ASTM D 882	MPa	25/25
Elongation at Break	MD / TD	ASTM D 882	%	315 / 580
1 % Secant Modulus	MD / TD	ASTM D 882	MPa	145 / 160
Haze		ASTM D 1003	%	9
Gloss (60° angle)		ASTM D 2457	%	8
Dart Drop Impact (A/Face)		ASTM D 1709	g/µm	8.5
Elmendorf Tear Strength	MD / TD	ASTM D 1922	g/µm	2 / 3.5