Description
🏭 LEC 1969 – High-Performance LDPE for Extrusion Coating
Produced by Arya Sasol Polymer Company, LEC 1969 is the first commercially proven tubular low-density polyethylene (LDPE) grade for extrusion coating developed in Iran. Engineered for general-purpose extrusion coating and lamination, this product delivers excellent processability and performance across various substrates, including paper, cardboard, aluminum foil, and flexible packaging.
📦 Product Description
LEC 1969 is designed for both low and high-speed extrusion coating lines. It features superior draw-down ability, low neck-in, and excellent edge stability, enabling thin and lightweight coatings with strong adhesion.
⚙️ Key Features
Outstanding melt stability
Robust melt drawing performance
Compatibility with high-speed lines (>300 m/min)
Thin coating layer application
Low neck-in for precise edges
Strong adhesion in multi-layer systems
🛠️ Applications
Extrusion coating
Lamination
Flexible packaging
Paper and cardboard coating
Aluminum foil coating
Multi-layer packaging
🧪 Additive Content
Antioxidants: ❌ No
Slip Agents: ❌ No
Anti-block Agents: ❌ No
This ensures high purity for sensitive applications.
📊 Typical Technical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index (190°C / 2.16kg) | 6.9 | dg/min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 919 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
| Stress at Yield | 11 | MPa | ISO 527-1,2 |
| Stress at Break | 12 | MPa | ISO 527-1,2 |
| Strain at Break | >600 | % | ISO 527-1,2 |
| Tensile Modulus | 160 | MPa | ISO 527-1,2 |
| Yield Stress (MD/TD) | 11 / 11 | MPa | ISO 527-1,3 |
| Stress at Break (MD/TD) | 17 / 17 | MPa | ISO 527-1,3 |
| Strain at Break (MD/TD) | >700 | % | ISO 527-1,3 |
| Minimum Coating Weight | 15 | g/m² | ASPC Method |
| Neck-in | 140 | mm | ASPC Method |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 85 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Melting Temperature | 107 | °C | ISO 3146 |
🔧 Recommended Processing Conditions
Extruder temperature profile: 200–320°C
T-die melt temperature: 320°C
Optimal coating line speed: >310 m/min
Set temperature for neck-in testing: 320°C
Coating weight: 15 g/m²
🛡️ Health, Safety & Storage
Ensure adequate ventilation during processing to remove fumes
Avoid skin and eye contact with molten polymer
Store in a dry, cool place, under 40°C and away from sunlight
Process the resin within 4 months for best quality
Recycled materials should be verified for safety prior to reuse
Complies with safety standards; request SDS for full handling details
✅ Conclusion
LEC 1969 is a modern, versatile LDPE extrusion coating resin with excellent processing characteristics, developed by Arya Sasol Polymer Company. It is ideal for packaging manufacturers requiring speed, precision, and high-quality adhesion.
📩 For product inquiries, safety compliance, or custom support, contact Arya Sasol today.
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