Technical Data Sheet
Petrothene NA940000
Low Density Polyethylene
Product Description
Petrothene NA940000 is a low density homopolymer resin selected by customers for use in heavy duty film and
blow molding applications. Excellent puncture resistance combined with impact properties make NA940000 an
excellent choice when selected by customers for bags used to package fertilizer, peat moss, decorative stone
and agricultural and construction materials. Typical blow molding applications include flexible containers,
squeeze bottles and toys. Excellent toughness, good clarity and processibility are key attributes of NA940000.
NA940000 also has excellent heat shrink properties.
Regulatory Status
For regulatory compliance information, see Petrothene NA940000 Product Stewardship Bulletin (PSB) and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Status Commercial: Active
Availability North America
Application Agriculture Film; Bags & Pouches; Bottles and Vials; Bottles For Consumer Goods;
Bottles for Industrial Use; Can Liners; Clear Containers; Film Wrap; Food Packaging
Film; Heavy Duty Packaging; Liner Film; Opaque Containers; Shrink Film; Specialty
Film; Textile Packaging Film; Wire & Cable
Market Flexible Packaging; Rigid Packaging; Wire & Cable
Processing Method Blown Film; Extrusion Blow Molding; Wire & Cable
Nominal English Nominal SI
Typical Properties Value Units Value Units Test Method
Physical
Melt Flow Rate, (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.25 g/10 min 0.25 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Base Resin Density, (23 °C) 0.918 g/cm³ 0.918 g/cm³ ASTM D1505
Product Density, (23 °C) 0.918 g/cm³ 0.918 g/cm³ ASTM D1505
Mechanical
Flexural Modulus 34000 psi 234 MPa ASTM D790
Tensile Strength at Break 2100 psi 14.5 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Break >600 % >600 % ASTM D638
Film
Dart Drop Impact Strength, F50 220 g 220 g ASTM D1709
Tensile Strength at Break
MD 3000 psi 20.7 MPa ASTM D882
TD 2800 psi 19.3 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break
MD 300 % 300 % ASTM D882
TD 500 % 500 % ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus
MD 24000 psi 165 MPa ASTM D882
TD 27000 psi 186 MPa ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength
MD 220 g 220 g ASTM D1922
TD 200 g 200 g ASTM D1922
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Hardness
Shore Hardness, (Shore D) 50 50 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Vicat Softening Temperature 194 °F 90 °C ASTM D1525
Low Temperature Brittleness, Fཥའ <-105 °F <-76 °C ASTM D746
Additive
Slip None None LYB Method
Antiblock None None LYB Method
Product Antiblock
Product Density(g/cm³) Slip(ppm) (ppm)
NA940000 0.918 None None
NA940085 0.921 None 4000
NA940094 0.921 500 4000
Notes
Data obtained from 2.0 mil (51 micron) film produced on a blown film line with a 8" (203 mm) die, 430°F (221°C)
melt temperature, 2:1 BUR, 0.025" die gap at 170 lbs/hr.
These are typical property values not to be construed as specification limits.
Processing Techniques
Specific recommendations for resin type and processing conditions can only be made when the end use,
required properties and fabrication equipment are known.
Company Information
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Disclaimer
Information in this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication. The document is
designed to provide users general information for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and does not constitute any warranty or quality specification, either express or implied,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Users shall determine whether the
product is suitable for their use and can be used safely and legally.
In addition to any prohibitions of use specifically noted in this document, LyondellBasell may further prohibit or
restrict the sale of its products into certain applications. For further information, please contact a LyondellBasell
representative.
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