ExxonMobil Exceed™ m 1018 Series
Exceed™ m 1018 Series is a metallocene polyethylene film-grade resin offering high tensile performance, puncture resistance, impact strength, and excellent drawability for high-performance flexible packaging.
ExxonMobil Exceed™ | Metallocene Polyethylene | MI = 1.0 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg
Description
Exceed™ m 1018 Series consists of ethylene 1-hexene copolymer resins developed for blown-film applications requiring a strong balance of tensile, impact, puncture, and tear performance.
The resin provides excellent drawability and enables film downgauging while maintaining the mechanical performance required for demanding packaging and industrial-film applications.
Key Characteristics
Applications
- Agricultural film
- Bag-in-box film
- Barrier food packaging
- Blown and blown-stretch film
- Bread and freezer bags
- Form-fill-and-seal packaging
- Heavy-duty bags
- Industrial packaging
- Lamination and multilayer film
- Overwrap film
- Stand-up pouches
- Premium trash bags and liners
Additive Configurations
The Exceed™ m 1018 Series is available in multiple additive configurations. The required variant should be selected according to the intended film application.
| Grade | Antiblock | Slip | Processing Aid | Thermal Stabilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceed™ m 1018.MA | None | None | Yes | Yes |
| Exceed™ m 1018.MB | 2,500 ppm | 800 ppm | Yes | Yes |
| Exceed™ m 1018.MF | 4,500 ppm | 450 ppm | Yes | Yes |
| Exceed™ m 1018.MJ | 4,500 ppm | None | Yes | Yes |
| Exceed™ m 1018.MK | 5,000 ppm | 1,000 ppm | Yes | Yes |
Typical Properties
The following values represent the typical resin, mechanical, impact, and optical properties of the Exceed™ m 1018 Series.
| Property | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resin Properties | |||
| Density | 0.918 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Index at 190°C / 2.16 kg | 1.0 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Peak Melting Temperature | 118 | °C | ExxonMobil Method |
| Film Mechanical Properties | |||
| Tensile Stress at Yield, MD / TD | 8.7 / 8.8 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Stress at Break, MD / TD | 60 / 60 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strain at Break, MD / TD | 500 / 640 | % | ASTM D882 |
| 1% Secant Modulus, MD / TD | 170 / 180 | MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Impact and Tear Properties | |||
| Dart Drop Impact, Method A | 550 | g | ASTM D1709 |
| Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD / TD | 220 / 370 | g | ASTM D1922 |
| Puncture Force | 59 | N | ExxonMobil Method |
| Puncture Energy | 5.5 | J | ExxonMobil Method |
| Optical Properties | |||
| Gloss at 45° | 43 | — | ASTM D2457 |
| Haze | 16 | % | ASTM D1003 |
Film properties are based on approximately 25.4 µm blown film produced on a 63.5 mm film line using a 2.5:1 blow-up ratio, a melt temperature of 206°C, and a die gap of approximately 1.52 mm.
Technical values are typical and may vary according to the selected additive variant, production batch, and processing conditions. Final product specifications should be confirmed through the latest applicable TDS and COA before purchase.
Film Processing
Exceed™ m 1018 Series is intended primarily for blown-film processing. Extrusion temperature, blow-up ratio, cooling conditions, film thickness, and output rate should be adjusted according to equipment design and finished-film requirements.
The resin may be used as a principal film component or as part of a multilayer film structure where improved tensile, puncture, impact, and drawdown performance is required.