Exceed™ m 3518.CB Cast
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Metallocene Polyethylene

Product Description
Exceed™ m 3518 resins are ethylene 1-hexene copolymers. Films made from Exceed™ m 3518 resins have outstanding tensile properties and impact and puncture toughness. These superior properties, along with excellent drawability, make these resins versatile for both monolayer and multilayer cast packaging film.
 
General 
Availability 1 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Additive 
  • Exceed™ m 3518.CB: Antiblock: No; Slip: No; Processing Aid: No; Thermal Stabilizer: Yes
Applications 
  • Bag in Box
  • Barrier Food Packaging
  • Blown Film
  • Cast Film
  • Cast Stretch Film
  • Diaper Backsheet
  • Food Packaging
  • Form Fill And Seal Packaging
  • Hygiene film
  • Packaging Films
  • Personal Care
Revision Date 
  • 02/23/2018
 
Resin Properties
Typical Value
Unit
Test Based On
Density / Specific Gravity
0.918
g/cm³
ASTM D792
Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg)
3.5
g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Peak Melting Temperature
237
°F
ExxonMobil Method
 
Film Properties
Typical Value
Unit
Test Based On
Tensile Strength at Yield MD
1200
psi
ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield TD
1100
psi
ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break MD
11000
psi
ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Break TD
6800
psi
ASTM D882
Elongation at Break MD
510
%
ASTM D882
Elongation at Break TD
680
%
ASTM D882
Secant Modulus MD - 1% Secant
16000
psi
ASTM D882
Secant Modulus TD - 1% Secant
18000
psi
ASTM D882
Dart Drop Impact
140
g
ASTM D1709A
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD
190
g
ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD
500
g
ASTM D1922
Puncture Force
11
lbf
ExxonMobil Method
Puncture Energy
38
in·lb
ExxonMobil Method
 
Optical Properties
Typical Value
Unit
Test Based On
Gloss (45°)
86
 
ASTM D2457
Haze
2.4
%
ASTM D1003
 
Legal Statement
This product is not intended for use in medical applications and should not be used in any such applications.

Contact your ExxonMobil Chemical Customer Service Representative for potential food contact application compliance (e.g. FDA, EU, HPFB).
 
Processing Statement
Film (0.8 mil / 20 micron) made from Exceed 3518CB on a 3.5 inch cast line at a 5.5 inch melt curtain length, 530-590°F (277-310°C) melt temperature, 80°F chill roll temperature and 750 fpm line speed.
 
Notes
1Product may not be available in one or more countries in the identified Availability regions. Please contact your Sales Representative for complete Country Availability.
 
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Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

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