Technical Data Sheet
Plexar PX3060
Tie-Layer, LLDPE
Product Description
Plexar tie-layers are chemically modified resins used to bond unlike materials, primarily in packaging and
industrial applications. Common adherents include polyethylene resins and copolymers, EVA, EMA,
polypropylene, polyamide (nylon), ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH), ionomer and other sealants,
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and copolymers, styrenic polymers, metal, and paperboard. Product
grades primarily used for blown and cast films, sheet and thermoforming, blow molding, extrusion coating and
lamination, tubing, pipe, and other specialty applications are available in pellet form. Contact your Plexar sales
and/or Equistar technical service representative for more information and specific recommendations for your
application(s).
Regulatory Status
For regulatory compliance information, see Plexar PX3060 Product Stewardship Bulletin (PSB) and Safety Data
Sheet (SDS).
Status Commercial: Active
Availability Africa-Middle East; Asia-Pacific; Australia and New Zealand; Europe; North America;
South & Central America
Application Barrier Film; Food Packaging Film
Market Flexible Packaging; Tie-Layer
Processing Method Blown Film
Nominal
Typical Properties Value Units Test Method
Physical
Melt Flow Rate, (190 °C/2.16 kg) 2.2 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Density, (23 °C) 0.924 g/cm³ ASTM D1505
Film
Tensile Strength at Break
MD 30.1 MPa ASTM D882
TD 23.9 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Strength at Yield
MD 12.6 MPa ASTM D882
TD 14.2 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Break
MD 760 % ASTM D882
TD 760 % ASTM D882
Tensile Elongation at Yield
MD 16 % ASTM D882
TD 10 % ASTM D882
Elmendorf Tear Strength
MD 117 g ASTM D1922
TD 564 g ASTM D1922
Water Vapor Transmission Rate, (38 °C, 100% RH) 6.2 g/m²/day ASTM F372
@ 2 mils
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Thermal
Vicat Softening Point 100 °C ASTM D1525
Notes
Film sample used for testing was 2.0 mil gauge, 2:1 BUR.
These are typical property values not to be construed as specification limits.
Processing Techniques
A process melt temperature above 410°F (210°C) is recommended to ensure adhesion between adherents.
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
For further information regarding the LyondellBasell company, please visit http://www.lyb.com/.
© LyondellBasell Industries Holdings, B.V. 2018
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.
Trademarks
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