Technical datasheet
AFFINITY™ PL 1888Q Polyolefin Plastomer
Supplied byDow- Last Updated on May 27, 2025
AFFINITY™ PL 1888Q Polyolefin Plastomer by Dow is a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin. It is used for 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.
- It offers low consistent coefficient of friction (COF) of less than 0.2 for a ~1.0 mil sealant layer in a coextruded film.
- It is suitable for use in monolayer films and as the sealant layer in multilayer films.
- It is ideal for packaging of fresh-cut produce, meat, cheese, and other applications.
- AFFINITY™ PL 1888Q Polyolefin Plastomer enables fast processing even on narrow die gaps.
- It contains 3000 ppm antiblock and 1500 ppm slip additives to enhance performance.
- It complies with U.S. FDA FCN 424, EU No 10/2011 and Canadian HPFB No Objection.
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AFFINITY™ PL 1888Q Polyolefin Plastomer properties
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| 2% Secant Modulus, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| 2% Secant Modulus, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Coefficient of Friction (COF), Dynamic | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Puncture Force | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Puncture Resistance | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Dart Drop | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Optical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Clarity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Gloss | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Haze | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Elongation at Break, MD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Elongation at Break, TD | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Puncture | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Density | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| Melting Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Seal Initiation Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
AFFINITY™ PL 1888Q Polyolefin Plastomer Processing Guidelines
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