TM

EXACT Plastomers

A Well-Balanced Portfolio
For Your Film Packaging Needs
 When packaging designers want new options for protecting and
showcasing their products, they turn to the versatile family of
EXACTTM Plastomers. That’s because EXACT Plastomers deliver
an exceptional combination of sealing, hot-tack strength, tough-
ness and value-added properties.

tter B alan ce o f These properties allow for significant puncture resistance, excel-

A Be e nefit s
lent cold temperature performance and a high oxygen transmis-

Perform an ce B sion rate for fresh produce packaging. Additional properties can
increase packaging line speeds and optimize performance.

With a broad FDA clearance, EXACT Plastomers are produced

exclusively using ExxonMobil Chemical’s ExxpolTM catalyst and
process technology. They offer significant competitive improve-
ments over conventional polymer products.

Fewer Trade-Offs
Thanks to their consistently narrow composition distribution
(CD) and molecular weight distribution (MWD), EXACT
Plastomers deliver targeted performance without the trade-offs
of conventional film materials.

Hot Tack vs. Seal Temperature

2.5

2.0
HOT TACK (lb/in)

1.5
Iono
mer

EXACT C6 Pla
1.0 stomer
EXACT C4 Plastom
er
0.5
EVA

176 212 248 284 320

(80) (100) (120) (140) (160)

SEAL TEMPERATURE °F(°C)

The result is excellent sealing characteristics with the strength,

optical properties and toughness that consumers expect. Along
with better package integrity, EXACT Plastomers make possible
a balanced combination of benefits that include downgauging
potential and extractables within FDA guidelines – even at low
densities.

Outstanding Seal Performance

For sealability, EXACT Plastomers outperform EVAs, LLDPEs,
even ionomers – the best premium-priced materials in form, fill
and seal lines. Thanks to low melting points, low seal-initiation
temperatures and high hot-tack strength, packaging designers
can take advantage of a broad sealing range for fast line speeds
and outstanding seal performance, including seal-through
contamination.
Tough Performance
EXACTTM Plastomers deliver outstanding tensile
strength and dart puncture performance up to
several times that of conventional LLDPE films. They
also can be used as a property enhancer in blends
with LLDPE or post-consumer recycle HDPE.

Improved Cleanliness and Organoleptics

Our proprietary ExxpolTM catalysts produce clean polymers
with low ash and extractables – reducing film tackiness and
the need for anti-blocking or slip control additives. EXACT
Plastomers practically eliminate package/product interaction
for superior organoleptics.
Dart Impact Strength
1.2 – 2.0 mil blown films
Excellent Breathability for Fresh Applications 600
IMPACT (gms/mil)
60” Dart Drop

500
EXACT Plastomers represent a revolution in modified atmos- 400
300
phere, gas-permeable films and packaging. In one of the 200
fastest-growing packaging markets, packagers of fresh vegeta- 100
0
bles, fruits, flowers and a growing range of other horticultural 1200
IMPACT (gms/mil)
26” Dart Drop

1000
products will benefit from controllable gas-permeable films 800
made from EXACT Plastomers. 600
400
200
0
Customers can select carbon dioxide and oxygen transmisson
C6 C4 C8 C6 C4 13% 9%
rates (OTR) that precisely meet their needs, with low water EXACT EXACT VLDPE LLDPE LLDPE EVA EVA
POLYMER TYPE
vapor transmission rate (WVTR) and high levels of packaging
clarity and gloss. All of which will provide significant competitive
advantages for the fresh packaging applications of the future. Improved Barrier Balance
(OTR/WVTR) of EXACT Plastomers
7

6
WVTR (g.mil/100sqin.day)

%)
-20
4 7.5
A(
EV
3
mers
Plasto
EXACT
2 PE
VLD

1 PE
LLD

0
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
OTR (cc.mil/100sqin.day.atm)
 Improved Melting Points
Well-defined, low melting points make EXACTTM
Plastomers excellent for high-performance batch-
inclusion bag applications. Toughness and high seal
integrity complement the lower melt temperatures of
EXACT Plastomers, making them ideal for these specialty
applications.

New Precision in Elasticity

For highly elastic film applications, ExxonMobil Chemical offers
a unique family of lower density EXACT Plastomers with excep-
tional softness, tensile extension and elastic recovery. For
thermal lamination applications requiring stretch and recovery,
for medical hygiene products, for diapers and protective
clothing, EXACT Plastomers offer excellent performance.

Productive Processability
Packaging customers demonstrate great success in processing
narrow molecular weight materials. Most have their own
processing techniques that allow them to benefit from the
attributes of EXACT Plastomers. For customers who want it,
processing know-how is also available as part of our technical
support.

High Productivity with EXACT Plastomers

Exxpol technology and EXACT Plastomers can help you redefine
process quality standards. Flexible manufacturing capabilities and
technical service from film packaging professionals can help you
reach your productivity goals. Product uniformity minimizes lot-
to-lot differences in extrusion and performance.

Novel Performance Properties

EXACT Plastomers offer a true competitive edge in your industry.
Narrow and consistent comonomer distribution and consistently
narrow MWD from our proprietary catalyst systems give you
targeted polymer performance for a growing variety of packaging
applications.
Capable Technical Support
On-site technical support is available from ExxonMobil
Chemical personnel who know and understand film resins
and film packaging processes. Our polymer chemists and
application specialists have decades of experience and can
assist you with your field trial work, help you optimize per-
formance and suggest process improvements.

ExxpolTM: Proven Polymer Science

Exxpol technology represents a dramatically different
approach to olefins catalysis and polymerization. The resulting
products range from EXACTTM Plastomers to mLLDPE to
metallocene-based polymer materials. Extruders and con-
verters benefit from improved performance, downgauging,
reduced manufacturing waste and enhanced recyclability
for scrap and post-consumer materials. Your customers also
benefit from end-product quality improvements that, in turn,
keep their customers satisfied.

New Classes of Materials

Exxpol technology enables the production of entirely
new classes of polymers, including EXACT Plastomers
and ExceedTM linear low density polyethylenes. EXACT
Plastomers are unique mid-range materials, with densities
that fall between elastomers and LLDPE plastics – combining
the best performance characteristics of both.

A Vision for the Future

End users continually seek more specialized polymers
targeted to their specific needs, and EXACT Plastomers
deliver. Every day, ExxonMobil Chemical is using Exxpol
technology to extend the range of polymer capabilities.
For more information on EXACT Plastomers and their
application in your packaging applications, call ExxonMobil
Chemical at 281.584.7614 or visit our Web site at
exactplastomers.com
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