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1 -See Handling Considerations attached*Trademark of The Dow Chemical CompanyPublished 05/04 Dow Plastics is a business group of The Dow Chemical Company and its 254-13201 0504 Blown FilmDOWLEX* NG ResinMelt * NG Resin is a nextgeneration linear low densitypolyethylene resin designed forhigh quality blown film applicationsrequiring a combination ofexcellent optical properties, tearstrength and sealability, and a verygood toughness/stiffness Resin is alsodesigned to offer a very low gellevel making it ideal for use inlamination films and otherspecialty resin contains slip andantiblocking :DOWLEX NG Resin should complywith FDA regulation andwith most European food contactregulations when used unmodifiedand processed according to goodmanufacturing practices for foodcontact , contact your nearest Dowoffice regarding food contactcompliance purchaser remainsresponsible for determiningwhether the use complies with allrelevant.

2 High clarity tissue overwrap Produce bags Food packaging films Lamination filmPhysical Properties(1,2) Unit Test MethodValuesMelt Index, 190 kgg/10minISO Softening Point CASTM D-1525104 Film Properties, 50 m thickness(1,2,3)UnitTest MethodValuesPuncture Resistance ASTM Impact (Method A)gISO 7765-1445 Elmendorf Tear gMD ASTM D-1922890 CD1075 Tensile YieldMPaMD ISO TensileMPaMD ISO 527-338CD37 Ultimate Elongation%MDISO 527-3805CD915 Tensile Modulus, 2% SecantMPaMDISO 527-3198CD238 Optical PropertiesGloss 45 unitsASTM D-245761 Coeficient of FrictionASTM D-1894 Conditions For Tubular Film Extrusion: Melt Temperature:190 to 240 C.

3 Blow-Up Ratio to 3:1. Recommended Gauge Range: 10 to 150 m.(1) Typical values; not to be construed as specification limits.(2) Compression moulded samples(3) Blown film extruded at 235 C, 50 microns, BUR, die gapSafety and Handling ConsiderationsSafety ConsiderationsMaterial Safety Data Sheets for Dowpolyethylene resins are available from theDow sales offices to help customers furthersatisfy their own safe handling and disposalneeds. Such information should berequested from the supplier(s) of anyproduct(s) prior to working with it (them).The comments that follow are pertinent onlyto the resins discussed, as additives and processing aids usedin fabrication will have their own safe useprofile and must be investigated and SafetyPolyethylene resins are among the mostinert commercial polymers and constitute nohazard in normal handling.

4 For Regulated uses, such as food contact, your Dow salesrepresentative can obtain compliance lettersfor specific good housekeeping practice shouldbe followed. W orkers should be protectedfrom possibility of skin or eye contact withmolten polymer. Safety glasses aresuggested as a minimal precaution toprevent possible mechanical or thermalinjury to the eyes. Fabrication areas shouldbe ventilated to carry away fumes orvapours; workers should be assured ofsupply of fresh air. W orkplace environmentsshould be kept clean and free of resins will burn when suppliedwith adequate amounts of heat and should be handled and stored awayfrom contact with direct flames and/or otherignition sources.

5 In burning, polyethyleneresins contribute high heat and maygenerate a dense black smoke. Fires can beextinguished by conventional means withwater fog preferred. In enclosed areas, firefighters should be provided with self-contained breathing resins can be rejects and/or conversion wasteshould preferably be recycled instead ofbeing disposed disposal of any wastes, be certain allapplicable national and local regulations aremet. If these regulations are met, thefollowing is applicable for the polyethyleneresins as supplied. If fillers, processing aidsor other materials have been added, theirpossible influence on handling and disposalshould be judged resins can be disposed ofeither by incineration or landfill.

6 W ithproperly controlled industrial, commercial ormunicipal incineration, particulate orgaseous discharge into the air can bemaintained within allowable products, such aspolyethylene resins, have high heat valuesand should be incinerated only in unitsdesigned to handle high heats landfill, polyethylene resins are inert, donot degrade quickly, form a strong andpermanent soil base, and evolve virtually nogases or leachates known to pollute StewardshipThe Dow Chemical Company has afundamental concern for all who make,distribute, and use its products, and for theenvironment in which we live. This concernis the basis for our Product Stewardshipphilosophy by which we assess the healthand environmental information on ourproducts and take appropriate steps toprotect employee and public health, and ourenvironment.

7 Our Product Stewardshipprogramme rests with each and everyindividual involved with Dow products from the initial concept and research, tomanufacture, use, sale and disposal of NoticeDow strongly encourages its customers toreview both their manufacturing processesand their applications of Dow products fromthe standpoint of human health andenvironmental quality to help ensure thatDow products are not used in ways forwhich they are not intended or tested. Dowpersonnel will assist customers in dealingwith ecological and product safetyconsiderations. Dow product literature,including MSD sheets, should be consultedprior to use of Dow products. Your DowPlastics sales representative can arrangethe proper : No freedom from any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred.

8 Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one locationto another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate forCustomer s use and for ensuring that Customer s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other governmentalenactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: The Polyolefins business group of The Dow Chemical Company will not knowinglysell or sample any product or service ( Product ) into any commercial or developmental application that is intended for: (a) contact with internal bodyfluids or internal body tissues, regardless of the length of time involved.

9 (b) use in cardiac prosthetic devices regardless of the length of time involved(cardiac prosthetic devices include, but are not limited to, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and controlsystems and ventricular bypass assisted devices); (c) use as a critical component in medical devices that support or sustain human life; or (d) usespecifically by pregnant women or in applications designed specifically to promote or interfere with human March 2003*Trademark of The Dow Chemical CompanyDow Plastics is a business group of The Dow Chemical Company and its 2 of 2