Technical datasheet

AFFINITY™ PF 1146Q Polyolefin Plastomer

Supplied byDow- Last Updated on May 27, 2025

AFFINITY™ PF 1146Q Polyolefin Plastomer by Dow is a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin. It is produced by INSITE technology. It provides low consistent coefficient of friction (COF) of less than 0.2 for a ~1.0 mil sealant layer in a coextruded film. It is used in high-speed packaging applications that require a low seal initiation temperature and excellent machinability.
  • It is designed to run fast and trouble-free on most extrusion equipment, including blown film dies with narrow die gaps.
  • It is suitable for use as the sealant layer in multilayer films.
  • AFFINITY™ PF 1146Q Polyolefin Plastomer is recommended for packaging of fresh-cut produce, dry foods and other vertical form-fill seal applications.
  • It complies with U.S. FDA FCN 424, EU No 10/2011 and Canadian HPFB No Objection.
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AFFINITY™ PF 1146Q Polyolefin Plastomer properties

Mechanical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
2% Secant Modulus, MD0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
2% Secant Modulus, TD0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Film Puncture Force0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Optical properties

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Other properties

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Physical properties

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Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Thermal properties

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AFFINITY™ PF 1146Q Polyolefin Plastomer Processing Guidelines

Extrusion Processing Guidelines

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