The ELITE 5401G Enhanced Polyethylene Resin datasheet provides physical, film, and fabrication properties for food and specialty packaging films.
ELITE 5401G is a copolymer produced via INSITE™ Technology by Dow Plastics. It is designed for food and specialty packaging films, offering low seal initiation, moderate stiffness, and low blocking for excellent performance on automated packaging equipment.
The sheet lists detailed physical and film properties, recommended blown‑film fabrication conditions, and handling and disposal guidelines, including compliance with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and safety considerations for unused material.
| Melt Index | 1.0 g/10 min (ASTM D 1238) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.9175 g/cc (ASTM D 792) |
| Vicat Softening Point | 212 °F (100 °C) (ASTM D 1525) |
| Dart Impact | >850 (ASTM D 1709) |
| Elmendorf Tear | 780 g (MD CD ASTM D 1922) |
| Tensile Yield | 1199 psi (MD CD ASTM D 882) |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 5517 psi (MD CD ASTM D 882) |
| Gloss (45°) | 64 (ASTM D 2457) |
| Haze | 13 % (ASTM D 1003) |
| Seal Initiation Temperature | 203 °F (95 °C) (Dow Method 203) |
The melt index is 1.0 g/10 min measured according to ASTM D 1238.
Unused and uncontaminated resin should be sent to a licensed recycler, reclaimer, incinerator, or landfill in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Yes, it complies with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520.