Technical Information

ELITE™ 5400GS
Enhanced Polyethylene Resin
Overview ELITE™ 5400GS Enhanced Polyethylene Resin is a copolymer produced via INSITE™ Technology from Dow. It offers
extremely high impact resistance, combined with excellent tear, tensile and optical properties for high strength blown
film applications. In addition, ELITE 5400GS Enhanced Polyethylene Resin offers a unique combination of low seal
initiation, higher modulus, and low blocking tendencies for automated packaging applications.

Note: This material complies with U.S. FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a and with most European food contact
regulations when used unmodified and processed according to good manufacturing practices. Please contact your
nearest Dow office regarding food contact compliance statements. The purchaser remains responsible for determining
whether the use complies with all relevant regulations.

Applications:
- For food and specially packaging films.
- Extremely high impact resistance.
- Excellent tear, tensile, and optical properties.
- Low seal initiation temperatures and high hot tack strengths for form-fill-seal applications.

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

Density 0.916 g/cm³ 0.916 g/cm³ ASTM D792
Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg) 1.0 g/10 min 1.0 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Films Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Film Puncture Energy (2.01 mil (51.0 µm)) 48.7 in·lb 5.50 J Dow Method 1
Film Puncture Force (2.01 mil (51.0 µm)) 24.1 lbf 107 N Dow Method 1
Secant Modulus ASTM D882 1
1% Secant, MD: 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 24800 psi 171 MPa
1% Secant, TD: 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 28100 psi 194 MPa
Tensile Strength ASTM D882 1
MD: Yield, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 1640 psi 11.3 MPa
TD: Yield, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 1620 psi 11.2 MPa
MD: Break, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 7830 psi 54.0 MPa
TD: Break, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 7540 psi 52.0 MPa
Tensile Elongation ASTM D882 1
MD: Break, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 640 % 640 %
TD: Break, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 660 % 660 %
Dart Drop Impact (2.01 mil (51.0 µm)) > 850 g > 850 g ASTM D1709B 1
Elmendorf Tear Strength ASTM D1922 2
MD: 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 630 g 630 g
TD: 2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 770 g 770 g
Seal Initiation Temperature Dow Method 3
2.01 mil (51.0 µm) 194 °F 90.0 °C
Thermal Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Melting Temperature 252 °F 122 °C DSC
Optical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Gloss (20°, 2.01 mil (51.0 µm)) 77 77 ASTM D2457 1
Haze (2.01 mil (51.0 µm)) 9.5 % 9.5 % ASTM D1003 1

Extrusion Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)

Melt Temperature 374 to 475 °F 190 to 246 °C
Extrusion Notes
Fabrication Conditions For Blown Film Extrusion:
- Die Gap: 0.8-2.8 mm.
- Melt Temperature: 190-246 °C.
- Blow-Up Ratio: 1.5:1 to 3.5:1.

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Notes
These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications. Users should confirm results by their own tests.
1 Blown film extruded at 232-246°C, 2.5:1 BUR, 1.9 mm die gap.
2 Type A; Blown film extruded at 232-246°C, 2.5:1 BUR, 1.9 mm die gap.
3Blown film extruded at 232-246°C, 2.5:1 BUR, 1.9 mm die gap.
Temperature at which 5.25 N/15 mm heat seal strength is achieved.

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Published December 2008

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