Equistar Petrothene® GA818073 Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Subcategory: Polyethylene; Thermoplastic; LLDPE; Polymer; Equistar Linear Low Density Polyethylene; Equistar Polyethylene; Blow Molding

Key Words: LLDPE

Material Notes:
Applications
PETROTHENE GA 818-073 offers the high environmental stress crack resistance characteristics of linear low density polyethylene with the processing properties needed for blowmolding and extrusion applications. The broad molecular weight distribution of GA 818-073 combines good melt strength with a significantly reduced tendency to melt fracture, two drawbacks common to conventional fractional melt index LLDPE resins. Applications for this resin include beverage and drip irrigation tubing, squeeze tubes and bottles for pharmaceutical and personal care product packaging, drum liners, highway traffic channellizers and other large, blow molded parts.

Processing Techniques
Processing conditions can only be recommended when the type of equipment and end use applications are known. For further suggestions, please contact your Equistar sales representative.

Certification
GA 818-073 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulation 21 CFR 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "…articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. Contact your Equistar sales representative for more information.