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Applications

Special applications (Tent windows for military use)
Food packaging (bread bags, baked goods, light duty produce bags, etc.)
Other light to medium duty bags
Textile packaging (shirts, sweaters, etc.)
Other packaging applications requiring good clarity.
 

Physical Properties of BFI 412JM

BFI 412JM is homopolymer film with good clarity. Film is processed on blown film equipment and can be extruded in 0.001” to 0.020” thickness.

Properties1

ASTM Method

Units

Typical Value2

Resin Properties

Melt Index D 1238 g/10 min 2.0
Density D 1505 g/cc 0.923

Film Properties

Haze D 1003 % 4.0
Gloss (45o) D 2457 % 76
Tensile Strength @ Break
MD D 882 psi 3500
TD D 882 psi 2700
Elongation @ Break      
MD D 882 % 350
TD D 882 % 700
Dart Drop Impact Strength D 1709 g 100



Physical Properties of BFI 4961 & BFI 3451


BFI 4961 and BFI 3451 are homopolymer films with good clarity. They are processed on blown film equipment and can be extruded in 0.001” to 0.020” thickness.

Properties2

ASTM Method

Units (SI)

Typical Value2

Resin Properties

Melt Index

D 1238

g/10 min.

1.8

Density

D 1505

g/cm3

0.923

Melting Point

_

o F (o C)

230(110)

Film Properties

Haze D 1003 % 5.0
Gloss (45o) D 2457 % 70
Tensile Strength @ Break
MD D 882 % 4000
TD D 882 % 3400
Elongation @ Break
MD D 882 % 300
TD D 882 % 500
1% Secant Modulus
MD D 882 % 26000
TD D 882 % 30000
Dart Drop Impact Strength D 1709 g 90
Elmendorf Tear Strength
MD D 1922 g 360
TD D 1922 g 200

1 FDA Status: This material complies with FDA regulations in CFR, Section 177.1520, paragraph C, Section 2.1, for use in articles that contact food within limitations which are part of the statute or regulations.

2 The information provided is solely for your consideration and verification and not to be construed as a warranty for which BFI assumes no legal responsibility. Buyers and users must determine the results to be obtained for the application of the information herein and safety and the suitability of our products for their own purposes and assumes all risk, responsibility and liability for all injuries, losses or damages arising from the application of the information herein or use of our products.

 

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