Polyethylene films are lightweight, durable materials used across packaging, industrial, agricultural and consumer applications. By selecting the right polyethylene resin and processing method, film producers can balance clarity, toughness, sealability and sustainability requirements.
CPChem supplies a broad portfolio of Marlex® polyethylene resins engineered to perform across cast film processes, supported by deep technical expertise and global manufacturing scale.
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The cast film process offers a fast quench and near-unidirectional orientation, enabling high output rates, excellent gauge control and superior optical properties ideal for packaging applications that depend on clarity, consistency and high-quality appearance.
Key advantages include:
Cast film serves markets where optical clarity, consistent gauge and high-speed convertibility are essential:
| Product | Application | MI (g/10 min) | Density ↑ (g/cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlex® 9607 Polyethylene | Food Packaging, Retail Packaging | 6.5 | 0.962 |
| Product | Application | MI (g/10 min) | Density ↑ (g/cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlex® 1122 Polyethylene | Industrial Packaging | 2.1 | 0.920 |
| Marlex® 4571 Polyethylene | Personal Care | 4.1 | 0.924 |
| Marlex® 5428 Polyethylene | Food Packaging | 2.2 | 0.930 |
| Product | Application | MI (g/10 min) | Density ↑ (g/cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlex® 7120X Polyethylene | Food Packaging, Retail Packaging | 2.0 | 0.919 |
| Product | Application | MI (g/10 min) | Density ↑ (g/cm3) | Slip (ppm) | Antiblock (ppm) | Process Aid | Alt Process Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlex® D173 Polyethylene | Industrial Packaging | 3.5 | 0.918 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| Marlex® D174 Polyethylene | Industrial Packaging | 4.5 | 0.918 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
CPChem offers deep, application focused expertise to help customers select the right polyethylene resins and achieve targeted film performance. Our technical specialists work directly with converters to optimize processing conditions, improve line efficiency and accelerate new film development. With this combination of hands-on support and industry leading know-how, we help customers get the most out of their PE film operations.
