Low Density Lotrene Fb5026 LDPE Granules, Color : White

DESCRIPTION

Lotrène® FB5026 is a grade produced by autoclave high pressure process and is mainly recommended for medium duty film applications with good optical properties. It contains slip agent (target: 300 ppm erucamide).

PROPERTIES

Films produced with Lotrène® FB5026 are strong, sufficiently rigid for automatic packaging machines, suitable for shrink wrapping and have good dimensional stability

APPLICATIONS

• Milk bags (pouches)

• Shopping bags

• Medium duty carrier bags

• Industrial liners

• Shrink wrap for light and medium duty

HANDLING & STORAGE

Polyethylene products should be stored in their original packaging or in clean appropriate silos. The products should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated area and should not be exposed to direct sunlight and/ or heat in any form since this may adversely affect their properties. As a general rule, our products should not be stored for more than three months from receipt date

PROCESSING

Lotrène® FB5026 can be easily processed on all types of extruders designed for polyethylene. The melt temperature is suggested to be in the range of 160-180 °C. The best properties of the blown film are achieved at blow up ratios between 2:1 and 3:1. The recommended thickness range is from 40 μm to 200 μm.

SAFETY

Under normal conditions Lotrène® products do not present a toxic hazard through skin contact or inhalation. For detailed information please refer to the Safety Data Sheet.

FOOD CONTACT & REACH

Lotrène® polyethylene products manufactured by Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) Q.S.C. comply with US, EU and other food contact legislations. Limitations may apply. Please contact your Muntajat representative for detailed compliance certificates.

All QAPCO Lotrène products are complying with REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC. The aims of this regulation are to improve the protection of human health and the environment through better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances.