Exceed 1018: specs and equivalent grades
ExxonMobil metallocene LLDPE (ethylene-hexene) for tough blown film, now sold as the Exceed m 1018 series. Published data, grades from other producers to ask about, and how to request a quote from one gaylord.
Request a QuoteThe short answer
Exceed 1018 is ExxonMobil's metallocene linear low density polyethylene (ethylene 1-hexene copolymer) for blown film. ExxonMobil now sells it as the Exceed m 1018 series, for example Exceed m 1018.RX, and its product catalog lists Exceed 1018 Series as the legacy name; the suffix marks the additive package. Published melt index is 1.0 g/10 min, measured at 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238, and density is 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792), per the Exceed m 1018.RX data sheet. Grades from other producers to ask about include Marlex D139-N, SURPASS SPs116-C and Formolene FORMAX L9. They are not identical, so compare the data sheets and run a trial before switching.
Also written as: Exceed m 1018.RX, Exceed m 1018.RA, Exceed m 1018.RB, Exceed m 1018.RF, Exceed m 1018.RJ, Exceed m 1018.RK, Exceed m 1018.MA, Exceed m 1018.MB, Exceed m 1018.MF, Exceed m 1018.MJ. Quote the full code from your drawing or bag label; color and additive suffixes change the grade.
Buying Exceed 1018: one gaylord to a railcar · supplier COA on every prime lot · ships from 22+ partner warehouse locations · a polymer chemist checks the grade code before we quote · we aim to quote within one to three business days
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Exceed 1018 specs from the data sheet
Typical values from ExxonMobil's published data sheet for Exceed m 1018.RX, the current no-slip, no-antiblock version. Typical values are not specifications; the lot COA shows what you actually receive. Values only compare at the same test method and condition.
| Property | Value | Test method or note |
|---|---|---|
| Producer (brand owner) | ExxonMobil | Exceed m 1018.RX data sheet, revision 04/19/2024 |
| Polymer | Metallocene LLDPE, ethylene 1-hexene copolymer | |
| Process | Blown film | |
| Availability | Africa and Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America | Data sheet |
| Melt flow | 1.0 g/10 min | 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792) | |
| Peak melting temperature | 118°C / 244°F | ExxonMobil method |
| Film test conditions | 1 mil blown film, 2.5:1 BUR, 206°C / 403°F melt, 60 mil die gap | Data sheet |
| Dart impact | 550 g | ASTM D1709A |
| Elmendorf tear, MD / TD | 220 g / 370 g | ASTM D1922 |
| Tensile strength at break, MD / TD | 9,400 psi / 8,400 psi. The data sheet is inconsistent here: it lists 60 MPa for both directions, but 9,400 psi is about 65 MPa and 8,400 psi is about 58 MPa. Confirm with ExxonMobil if this matters. | ASTM D882 |
| 1% secant modulus, MD / TD | 170 MPa (24,000 psi) / 180 MPa (26,000 psi) | ASTM D882 |
| Puncture energy | 5.5 J (49 in-lb) | ExxonMobil method |
| Haze | 16 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Additives | Exceed m 1018.RX: no slip, no antiblock, thermal stabilizer, alternative processing aid; ExxonMobil states fluoropolymers and TNPP are not intentionally added. Other suffixes change the package, for example .RB (2,500 ppm antiblock, 800 ppm slip) and .RJ (4,500 ppm antiblock). | Data sheet and ExxonMobil PE catalog |
| Food contact | ExxonMobil's data sheet says to contact ExxonMobil customer service for potential food-contact compliance (FDA, EU, HPFB). ExxonMobil also states the product is not intended for medical applications. | |
| Blown film test conditions (ExxonMobil) | 2.5 in (63.5 mm) line; 2.5:1 BUR; melt 403°F (206°C); 60 mil (1.52 mm) die gap; 10 lb/hr/in die circumference (1.79 kg/hr/cm); 1 mil (25.4 µm) film | Processing Statement on the Exceed m 1018.RX sheet (04/19/2024); the same statement is on the Exceed m 1018 series sheet (07/12/2022). Test conditions, not a recommendation |
| Drying | Not published on the data sheet | Exceed m 1018.RX and 1018 series sheets |
| Packaging forms | Not published on the data sheet | Exceed m 1018.RX and 1018 series sheets |
Source data sheets are listed at the bottom of this page. Confirm against the current sheet for your exact grade code and color.
The producer's sheet gives no drying step; PE and PP do not normally need drying, but material moved from a cold warehouse into a warm plant can pick up surface condensation, so let it reach room temperature in the closed box before opening.
Grades to ask about instead of Exceed 1018
These grades from other producers have similar published specs. None is a drop-in replacement: additive packages, flow at molding shear rates, color and approvals differ. If your part, drawing or customer approval names Exceed 1018, any change needs your approval and usually a trial.
| Grade | Producer | Melt flow | Density | Key property | How it compares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlex D139-N | Chevron Phillips Chemical | 1.0 g/10 min (190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505) | Dart 630 g/mil; Elmendorf tear MD / TD 165 / 440 g/mil; haze 4% (1 mil blown film) | Close match. Ethylene-hexene mLLDPE for blown film (seal layers, heavy duty packaging, clarity packaging, agricultural film). Same MI and density, much clearer film (4% vs 16% haze). No slip, antiblock or process aid; data sheet dated December 2023, with no food-contact statement on the sheet. Quote this alternative › |
| SURPASS SPs116-C | NOVA Chemicals | 1.0 g/10 min (190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.916 g/cm³ (ASTM D792) | Dart 695 g; Elmendorf tear MD / TD 270 / 541 g; haze 7.5% (1.0 mil film) | Partial match. Octene copolymer LLDPE film resin from NOVA's SURPASS line with a non-fluorinated process aid; slightly lower density, aimed at lamination film, coextruded sealant layers and liquid packaging. NOVA states FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.2a for articles 6 mil or thinner, except infant formula and human milk. Quote this alternative › |
| Formolene FORMAX L9 (L91507 series) | Formosa Plastics USA | 0.80 g/10 min (190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.916 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505) | Dart 520 g/mil; tear MD / TD 480 / 650 g/mil (25 µm blown film) | Partial match. High strength LLDPE that Formosa compares with super hexene LLDPE; the sheet does not say metallocene. Lower MI. Offered as L91507A (7,000 ppm antiblock), L91507E2 (antiblock plus 1,500 ppm slip) or L91507H (high antioxidant). Formosa states it meets FDA 21 CFR 177.1520. Quote this alternative › |
| ELITE 5400G | Dow | 1.0 g/10 min (190°C / 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.916 g/cm³ (ASTM D792) | Dart 1000 g (ASTM D1709A); Elmendorf tear MD / TD 280 / 600 g (ASTM D1922); haze 20% (1 mil blown film) | Flow same; density slightly lower. Impact higher on the sheet (dart 1000 g vs 550 g). Additives: no slip, antiblock or processing aid. Approvals: Dow states FDA FCN 424, EU 10/2011 and Canadian HPFB No Objection. Dow says it is made with INSITE Technology; the sheet does not say metallocene or name the comonomer. Quote this alternative › |
From each producer's published data. Brand owners and grade names change; confirm on the current data sheet.
Typical uses for Exceed 1018
From ExxonMobil's Exceed m 1018.RX data sheet:
- Agricultural film
- Bag in box
- Barrier food packaging
- Blown stretch film
- Bread bags
- Form fill and seal packaging
- Freezer film
- Heavy duty bags
- Lamination film
- Stand up pouches
- Trash bags and can liners
What to check before you switch
- Name the exact suffix on your RFQ. ExxonMobil's catalog lists R grades with an alternative processing aid (for example .RX, .RB, .RJ) and M grades with a processing aid (for example .MA, .MB, .MJ); slip and antiblock levels change with the suffix. If your approval names an older Exceed 1018 code, ask which current suffix replaces it.
- If a film was qualified on a version with a different processing aid, recheck die buildup and melt fracture on the new one.
- Marlex D139-N carries no process aid, so check melt fracture at your output rate.
- SURPASS SPs116-C is an octene copolymer and is positioned for sealant and lamination layers; check seal and tear performance, not just dart.
- ExxonMobil states the Exceed m 1018 grades are not intended for medical applications.
- Compare melt flow, density and impact only at the same test condition and method (ASTM vs. ISO results differ).
- Ask for the producer's food-contact or regulatory letter for the exact grade if the part needs one.
- Run a trial lot and check shrinkage, cycle time and appearance before you switch production.
Buying Exceed 1018: price, lead time and lot size
- Lot size. From one gaylord to a railcar. See gaylord, LTL and truckload for typical weights per box.
- Where it ships from. 22+ partner warehouse locations. Material already in a partner warehouse usually moves sooner than a grade that has to come from the producer; your quote says which applies.
- Price. We do not publish prices because they move with feedstock, freight and order size. What moves your price most: lot size, color, ship-to region, and whether you need Exceed 1018 itself or can accept a matched alternative. See how resin is priced and the monthly market update.
- Paperwork. Supplier COA on every prime lot (what a COA shows). Ask for the producer’s regulatory letter or UL file if your part needs them.
- Trying an alternative? Start with one gaylord as a trial lot, molded and checked before you commit a full release.
- If Exceed 1018 itself is not available. Some branded grades are sold only through the producer’s own channels or go on allocation. If we cannot source it, we tell you, then quote a matched alternative with a side-by-side comparison.
Send the grade code, your annual volume and ship-to location. A polymer chemist checks it before we quote; we have been in the resin business for 30+ years. For several grades at once, use the resin RFQ template.
Trade names belong to their owners. ResinBridge is not affiliated with these producers; grade names are used only to identify the material. Data reflects published sheets as of October 2026.
Sources
- ExxonMobil Exceed m 1018.RX data sheet (PDF)
- ExxonMobil polyethylene data sheet catalog
- CPChem Marlex D139-N technical data sheet (PDF)
- NOVA Chemicals SURPASS SPs116 series data sheet (PDF)
- Formosa Formolene FORMAX L9 data sheet (PDF)
- ExxonMobil published data sheet (PDF)
- Dow product page
- Dow: elite 5400g enhanced polyethylene resin tds (PDF)
Common questions
What is Exceed 1018?
Exceed 1018 is ExxonMobil's metallocene linear low density polyethylene (ethylene 1-hexene copolymer) for blown film. ExxonMobil now sells it as the Exceed m 1018 series, for example Exceed m 1018.RX, and its product catalog lists Exceed 1018 Series as the legacy name; the suffix marks the additive package.
What is the melt flow of Exceed 1018?
1.0 g/10 min (melt index), measured at 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238, per the Exceed m 1018.RX data sheet.
What is equivalent to Exceed 1018?
Grades from other producers to ask about include Marlex D139-N, SURPASS SPs116-C and Formolene FORMAX L9. None is identical; compare data sheets and run a trial, and get approval if your part names Exceed 1018.
Is Exceed 1018 food-contact compliant?
ExxonMobil's data sheet says to contact ExxonMobil customer service for potential food-contact compliance (FDA, EU, HPFB). ExxonMobil also states the product is not intended for medical applications.
Can ResinBridge quote Exceed 1018?
Yes. Send the grade name and volume. A polymer chemist checks it and we quote the grade where we can source it, or a matched alternative, and say which one. Orders start at one gaylord; U.S. and Canada only.
If your grade is not listed, tell us what you run. We source commodity, engineering and specialty resins.
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What to send for an accurate quote
- The grade name, from any supplier, or a data sheet
- Color (natural, black or a custom match)
- Fill type and percentage, if any
- Melt flow, if you know it
- Quantity for this order and what you use in a year
- Ship-to city and state or province
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