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Property Comparion Reference

CPP vs BOPP vs LDPE

General Comparison (using "Good" as the benchmark)

Property CPP BOPP LDPE

Tear Strength Better Good Best

Modulus (stiffness) Better Best Good

Low Temp Impact Resistance Better* Good Best

Dimensional Stability Best Good Better

Haze Better Best Good

Heat Sealing Better Good** Best

Barrier Better Best Good

Area Factor (Yield) Best Better Good

* Some PP impact polymers have excellent low temperature impact but generally have high haze.
** dependent upon seal coating. uncoated BOPP does not seal.

Typical Properties (1.0 mil film)

Property CPP 1 BOPP 1 LDPE 2

Haze (%) 2 – 3.5 1–2 5+

Gloss (%) 86 - 89 88 – 92 75 - 80

Elongation (%) 600 200 400

Modulus/Stiffness (kpsi) 75 - 130 350+ <55

Impact (Glass Transition Temp. 0 C) 3 4 -7

Area Factor (yield - in2 /lb) 31,000 30,500 29,800

Heat Resistance (0 C) 145 - 160 150 – 160* <100

Tensile Strength (psi) 7,000 15,000 3,000

Tear Strength (g/mil)

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TD 500 10 300
MD 30 5 200

Surface Treatment (dyne) 36 - 38 36 – 38 42+

Barrier: O 2 (cc/100in2 /day) 220 120 500

H2 O (gm/100in 2 /day) 0.8 0.4 1.3

1 – C ast Film Extrusion

2 – Blown Film Extrusion
* heat resistance of base polymer, dimensional stability may be affected
depending upon orientation heat set temperature.

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