Westlake has developed its own proprietary grafting technology utilizing maleic anhydride to create a unique line of functionalized polymers for use as tie layers in flexible packaging. Our functional tie layers successfully adhere to barrier materials such as Nylon, EVOH, PET.
Westlake has the capability to custom tailor a product that will meet your specific performance application needs.
TYMAX® FULLY FORMULATED GRADES
| Grade | MI (g/10 min.) | Density (g/cm3) | Base Polymer | Typical Adhesive Application | Fabrication Method | Data Sheet |
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| GT4525 | 0.75 | 0.910 | Plastomer | PE, PA, EVOH | Blown & cast film |
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| GT4157 | 1.00 | 0.920 | LLDPE | PE, PA | Blown & cast film |
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| GT4408 | 2.30 | 0.919 | LLDPE | PE, PA, EVOH | Blown & cast film |
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| GT7058 | 2.70 | 0.943 | Acrylate | PE, PET, PA, EVOH | Blown & cast film |
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| GT4612 | 3.60 | 0.923 | LLDPE | PE, PA, EVOH | Blown & cast film |
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| GT1004 | 5.00 | 0.923 | LDPE | PE, PA, EVOH | Extrusion coating |
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| GT7001 | 6.00 | 0.941 | Acrylate | PE, PET, PA, EVOH | Extrusion coating |
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| GT7501 | 7.00 | 0.942 | Acrylate | PE, PET, PA, EVOH | Extrusion coating |
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| GT1057 | 7.50 | 0.917 | LDPE | PE, PA, EVOH | Extrusion coating |
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TYMAX® HIGHLY FUNCTIONALIZED GRADES
| Grade | MI (g/10 min.) | Density (g/cm3) | Base Polymer | Typical Adhesive Application | Fabrication Method | Data Sheet |
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| GT4300 | 8.00 | 0.918 | LLDPE | PE, PA, EVOH | Blown & cast film |
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| GT7000 | 10.00 | 0.951 | Acrylate | PE, PET, PA, EVOH | Blown & cast film |
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