DOWLEX™ 2645G

Polyethylene Resin www.ulprospector.com

The Dow Chemical Company
Technical Data
Product Description
DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resin is designed for the production of a wide variety of film applications. Films made from this resin exhibit a
combination of good toughness and tear resistance.

Complies with:
• U.S. FDA FCN 741
• HPFB (Canada), No Objection
• EU, No 10/2011
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
Literature 1 • Technical Datasheet
Search for UL Yellow Card • The Dow Chemical Company
Availability • Asia Pacific • Europe • North America
Additive • Antiblock: No • Processing Aid: No • Slip: No
Agency Ratings • EU No 10/2011 • FDA FCN 741 • HPFB (Canada) No Objection
Forms • Pellets
Processing Method • Blown Film

Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method

Density / Specific Gravity 0.921 0.919 g/cm³ ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg) 0.90 g/10 min 0.90 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Films Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested 2.0 mil 51 µm
Film Puncture Resistance (2.0 mil (51 µm)) 201 ft·lb/in³ 16.6 J/cm³ Internal Method
Secant Modulus ASTM D882
2% Secant, MD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 24400 psi 168 MPa
2% Secant, TD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 34500 psi 238 MPa
Tensile Strength ASTM D882
MD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 2060 psi 14.2 MPa
TD : Yield, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 2120 psi 14.6 MPa
MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 7080 psi 48.8 MPa
TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 5680 psi 39.2 MPa
Tensile Elongation ASTM D882
MD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 620 % 620 %
TD : Break, 2.0 mil (51 µm) 740 % 740 %
Dart Drop Impact (2.0 mil (51 µm)) 300 g 300 g ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength ASTM D1922
MD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 720 g 720 g
TD : 2.0 mil (51 µm) 1000 g 1000 g
Thermal Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature 225 °F 107 °C ASTM D1525
Melting Temperature (DSC) 248 °F 120 °C Internal Method
Optical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Gloss (45°, 2.00 mil (50.8 µm)) 63 63 ASTM D2457
Haze (2.00 mil (50.8 µm)) 12 % 12 % ASTM D1003

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Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions For Blown Film:
• Screw Size: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) 30:1L/D
• Screw Type: DSBII
• Die Gap: 70 mil (1.8 mm)
• Output: 10 lb/hr/in. of die circumference
• Die Diameter: 6 in.
• Blow-Up Ratio: 2.5 : 1

Notes
1 These links provide you with access to supplier literature. We work hard to keep them up to date; however you may find the most current literature
from the supplier.
2 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

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Polyethylene Resin
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Where to Buy

Supplier
The Dow Chemical Company
Midland, MI USA
Telephone: 800-441-4369
Web: http://plastics.dow.com/

Distributor
Entec Polymers
Telephone: 800-375-5440
Web: http://www.entecpolymers.com/
Availability: North America

PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Distribution is a global distribution company. Contact PolyOne Distribution for availability of individual products by country.
Telephone: 800-894-4266
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Availability: Global

RESINEX Group
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Telephone: +32-14-672511
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Availability: Europe

Reseller
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Shanghai Jingyang New Material Technology Co., Ltd

Telephone: +86-021-80394788; Mr. Zhou: +86-15821998203
Web: http://www.basfppsu.com/
Availability: Asia Pacific, China

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or material selection information is validated with the manufacturer. This website provides links to other websites owned by third parties. The
content of such third party sites is not within our control, and we cannot and will not take responsibility for the information or content.