Having both a low molecular weight and a low modulus, L-MODU™ is Idemitsu's newest polyolefin. The low melting point of our L-MODU™, short for low molecular weight and low modulus polyolefin, along with its range of viscosities, make this advanced polyolefin an ideal choice for hot-melt adhesives, resin modifiers, elastics and pigment-dispersing agents, as well as a range of other industrial applications. Its high heat-stability, coupled with its low melt-viscosity, solubility, and compatibility with polypropylene are all commercially desirable properties of our L-MODU™. Furthermore, Idemitsu's L-MODU™ was perfected to be both colorless and transparent, adding valuable versatility to our formulation.
Another advanced feature of L-MODU™ is the soft polyolefin characteristic, making it an ideal choice for displaying low crystal characteristics. Despite the polypropylene homopolymer present, L-MODU™ employs a metallocene catalyst unique to Idemitsu's range of technologies that controls the stereoregularity of the polymer molecule.
L-MODU™ - A New Niche for Polyolefins
Recommended Applications
- Hot-melt adhesive
- Resin modifier
- Elastic non-woven fabric
- Pigment-dispersant
Incorporating a novel single-site catalyst, L-MODU™ opens the way to a new range of applications for polyolefins.
Superior Properties
- Low density
- High heat-stability
- Soft
- Low melt-viscosity
- Odorless
- Not sticky
- Soluble in various solvents
- Compatible with polypropylene
- Colorless and transparent
Modulus - Melting Point
Properties
| L-MODU™ X400S |
L-MODU™ X600S |
L-MODU™ X901S |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (kg/m3) | 870 | 870 | 870 |
| Softening point (°C) | 90 | 100 | 120 |
| Molecular weight | 45,000 | 70,000 | 120,000 |
| Molecular weight distribution | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tensile modulus (MPa) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 600 | 800 | 900 |
| Melt viscosity at 190°C (cps) | 7,000 | 40,000 | * |
* MFR = 60 g/10 min for 2.16 kg of L-MODU™ X901S at 230°C
Melting Properties
L-MODU™ exhibits a high melt flow at relatively low temperatures.
* N.B. The data shown above was measured under specific conditions and has been verified for accuracy. Nevertheless, results in applications may differ depending on use and products may not perform for all recommended uses depending on use conditions. The content above is subject to change without notice. Figures of physical characteristics of other resins than the products have been referred from other catalogues and sources thereof.
