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    LDPE/2020/FE8004

    Date: 10/May/2020

    FE8004
    Low Density Polyethylene

    DESCRIPTION
    Lotrène® FE8004 is produced by a high pressure tubular process and is mainly recommended for light and medium

    It contains slip agent (target: 300 ppm erucamide).

    PROPERTIES
    Films produced with Lotrène®
    wrapping and exhibit good optical properties.

    POLYMER PROPERTIES VALUE UNIT TEST METHOD

    Melt Flow Index 0.80 g/10 min. ASTM D1238-

    Density @ 23 °C 0.923 g/cm3 ASTM D792-

    Crystalline Melting Point 111 °C ASTM E794-

    Vicat Softening Point 97 °C ASTM D1525-

    FILM PROPERTIES VALUE UNIT TEST METHOD

    Tensile Strength @ Yield MD/ TD 12/12 MPa ASTM D882-

    Tensile Strength @ Break MD/ TD 34/28 MPa ASTM D882-

    Elongation @ Break MD/ TD 390/630 % ASTM D882-

    Impact Strength, F 50 110 g ASTM D1709-

    Tear resistance MD/ TD 75/40 N/mm ASTM D- 1922

    Puncture Force 38 N Internal Method

    0.2 ASTM D1894-

    Haze 7 % ASTM D1003-

    Gloss (@ 45 °) 62 ASTM D2457-

    120 mm, die gap 1.56 mm, BUR 2.5:1).

    PROCESSING
    Lotrène® FE8004 can be easily processed on all types of extruders designed for polyethylene and over a wide
    range of extrusion conditions.
    The melt temperature is suggested to be in the range of 180-160 °C.

    The recommended thickness range is from 30 µm to 200 µm.


    APPLICATIONS
    •
    • Shopping bags
    • Backery bags
    • Milk poaches
    •

    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.

    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.
    All QAPCO Lotrène products are complying with REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC. The aims of this regulation

    the intrinsic properties of chemical substances.

    NOT SUITABLE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

    TECHNICAL DISCLAIMER
    The values reported in this technical data sheet are the results of tests carried out in accordance with standard test
    procedures in a laboratory environment. Actual properties may vary depending on batch and extrusion conditions.

    Before using this product, the user is advised and cautioned to make its own determination and assessment of the

    It is the ultimate responsibility of the user to ensure that the product is suitable for, and the information is applicable

    or implied, or allegedly arising from any usage of any trade or from any course of dealing, in connection with the
    use of the information contained herein or the product itself.
    The user expressly assumes all risks and liabilities, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, in connection
    with the use of the information contained herein or the product itself. Trademarks may not be used in any manner
    other than expressly authorized in a written agreement and no trademark or license rights of any kind are granted
    hereunder, by implication or otherwise.

    Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) Q.P.J.S.C.


    P. O. Box 50155, Mesaieed, State of Qatar
    Tel : (+974) 4477 7111, Fax : (+974) 4477 1346
    www.qapco.com

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