ExxonMobil LL 1002: specs and equivalent grades
ExxonMobil ethylene 1-butene LLDPE (2.0 MI, 0.918 density) for blown film, renamed ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 under Signature Polymers. Published data, grades from other producers to ask about, and how to request a quote from one gaylord.
Request a QuoteThe short answer
ExxonMobil LL 1002 is ExxonMobil's ethylene 1-butene linear low density polyethylene for blown film. Under ExxonMobil's Signature Polymers renaming, the ExxonMobil LLDPE LL 1002 Series is now sold as ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 Series, and LL 1002.09 maps to C4LL 2018pw and C4LL 2018pw.09; the product itself has not changed, only the name. Published melt index is 2.0 g/10 min, measured at 190°C, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238, and density is 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792), per the C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet. That sheet lists availability in Africa and Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe. Grades from other producers to ask about include NOVAPOL PF-0218-F, Formolene L42022B and Petrothene GA502024. They are not identical, so compare the data sheets and run a trial before switching.
Also written as: ExxonMobil LLDPE LL 1002 Series, LL 1002.09, LL 1002YB, LL 1002BU, LL 1002AY, and the new names ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 Series, C4LL 2018.YB, C4LL 2018.BU, C4LL 2018.AY, C4LL 2018pw and C4LL 2018pw.09. Quote the full code from your drawing or bag label; the suffix marks the additive package and the cast or blown version, and ExxonMobil says existing additive designators carry over to the new names.
Buying ExxonMobil LL 1002: 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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ExxonMobil LL 1002 specs from the data sheet
Typical values from ExxonMobil's C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet (revision date 03/01/2013), measured on C4LL 2018.YB. ExxonMobil states typical properties 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 | C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet, revision 03/01/2013 |
| Current name | ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 Series (legacy ExxonMobil LLDPE LL 1002 Series); LL 1002.09 maps to C4LL 2018pw / 2018pw.09 | ExxonMobil new to legacy name identifier, revised March 2025 |
| Polymer | Ethylene 1-butene copolymer LLDPE (C4 LLDPE) | |
| Process | Blown film | Data sheet |
| Availability | Africa and Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe (North America not listed) | Data sheet |
| Additives | C4LL 2018.YB: no antiblock, no slip, no processing aid; thermal stabilizer | Data sheet |
| Melt index | 2.0 g/10 min | 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 0.918 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Peak melting temperature | 250°F (121°C) | ExxonMobil method |
| Dart drop impact | 70 g | ASTM D1709A, 25.4 µm film |
| Elmendorf tear, MD / TD | 90 g / 400 g | ASTM D1922 |
| Tensile strength at yield, MD / TD | 1,400 psi (9.4 MPa) / 1,300 psi (8.9 MPa) | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile strength at break, MD / TD | 7,100 psi (49 MPa) / 4,200 psi (29 MPa) | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at break, MD / TD | 590 % / 800 % | ASTM D882 |
| 1% secant modulus, TD | 32,000 psi (220 MPa) | ASTM D882 |
| Gloss at 45° / haze | 76 / 4.4 % | ASTM D2457 / ASTM D1003; measured on film with 10% LDPE added |
| Blown film test conditions (ExxonMobil) | 25.4 µm (1.0 mil) film; 75 mm screw; 2.5 mm die gap; 2.5 BUR; 200°C temperature setting | Processing statement on the data sheet. Test conditions, not a recommendation |
| Food contact | ExxonMobil's sheet says to contact ExxonMobil customer service for potential food-contact compliance (FDA, EU, HPFB) and that the product is not intended for medical applications. | Data sheet |
| Drying | Not published on the data sheet | C4LL 2018 Series Blown sheet |
| Packaging forms | Not published on the data sheet | C4LL 2018 Series Blown sheet |
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; polyethylene does 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 ExxonMobil LL 1002
These grades from other producers have similar published specs. None is a drop-in replacement: additive packages, flow at processing shear rates, color and approvals differ. If your part, drawing or customer approval names ExxonMobil LL 1002, any change needs your approval and usually a trial.
| Grade | Producer | Melt flow | Density | Key property | How it compares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVAPOL PF-0218-F | NOVA Chemicals (part of Borouge International) | 2.0 g/10 min (190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792) | Dart 100 g (ASTM D1709/A); Elmendorf tear MD / TD 110 / 330 g; haze 14% (1.0 mil blown film) | Close match. Butene LLDPE with process antioxidant only, same MI and density; NOVA lists stretch wrap, blend resin and industrial packaging, with slip and antiblock versions PF-0218-B and -D. Dart and MD tear are higher on the sheet; TD tear is lower. NOVA states FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c). NOVA Chemicals is now part of Borouge International. See our NOVAPOL PF-0218-F page. Quote this alternative › |
| Formolene L42022B | Formosa Plastics USA | 2.0 g/10 min (190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.919 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505) | Dart 65 g/mil; tear MD / TD 110 / 570 g/mil; haze 35% (25 µm blown film, 2.5:1 BUR) | Close match. Gas-phase butene LLDPE for blown and cast film (blending, industrial liners and packaging, garment bags, coextrusion). Same MI; density 0.919 vs 0.918. No slip or antiblock in L42022B; L42022E2 adds antiblock and slip. Film data are per mil and haze is much higher than ExxonMobil's figure, which was measured with 10% LDPE added. Formosa states FDA 21 CFR 177.1520. Quote this alternative › |
| Petrothene GA502024 | LyondellBasell | 2.0 g/10 min (190°C / 2.16 kg) | 0.918 g/cm³ (23°C) | Dart F50 120 g; Elmendorf tear MD / TD 170 / 400 g; 1% secant modulus MD / TD 32,000 / 36,000 psi | Partial match. Pelletized LLDPE for blown or cast film, North America, no slip or antiblock; GA502024 carries higher antioxidant for cast film. Same MI and density, higher dart and MD tear on paper. LyondellBasell does not state the comonomer on the product page. See our Petrothene GA502024 page. Quote this alternative › |
From each producer's published data. Brand owners and grade names change; confirm on the current data sheet.
Typical uses for ExxonMobil LL 1002
From ExxonMobil's C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet:
- Agricultural and mulch film
- Bag in box
- Food packaging and freezer film
- Form fill and seal packaging
- Garment film
- General and industrial packaging
- Institutional can liners and trash can liners
- Lamination film and multilayer packaging film
- Produce bags on a roll
- Shoppers
What to check before you switch
- Your drawing or approval may say LL 1002 or LL 1002.09. ExxonMobil's identifier maps them to C4LL 2018 Series and C4LL 2018pw / 2018pw.09. Ask for the current data sheet under the new name and keep both names on your spec.
- Name the suffix. C4LL 2018.YB has no slip or antiblock; C4LL 2018.BU (legacy LL 1002BU) carries 3,500 ppm antiblock and 1,500 ppm slip; C4LL 2018.AY (legacy LL 1002AY) is a cast film version.
- The series sheet does not list North America. For U.S. or Canadian supply, Petrothene GA502024 (LyondellBasell lists North America) or Formolene L42022B from Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. may be easier to source; we confirm on the quote.
- ExxonMobil's haze figure was measured with 10% LDPE added. Do not compare it with straight-resin haze from other producers.
- Compare melt index, density and film properties only at the same test condition, gauge and blow-up ratio.
- Run a trial lot and check bubble stability, gauge, seal and tear before you switch production.
Buying ExxonMobil LL 1002: 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 ExxonMobil LL 1002 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 ExxonMobil LL 1002 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 C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet (PDF)
- ExxonMobil Signature Polymers new to legacy name identifier, revised March 2025 (PDF)
- ExxonMobil C4LL 2018.BU data sheet (PDF)
- ExxonMobil C4LL 2018.AY Cast data sheet (PDF)
- NOVA Chemicals NOVAPOL PF-0218 Series data sheet (PDF)
- Formosa Formolene L42022B data sheet (PDF)
- LyondellBasell Petrothene GA502024 product page
Common questions
What is ExxonMobil LL 1002?
ExxonMobil LL 1002 is an ethylene 1-butene LLDPE for blown film. Under ExxonMobil's Signature Polymers renaming it is now sold as ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 Series; ExxonMobil says the products are not changing, only the names.
What is the melt index of ExxonMobil LL 1002?
2.0 g/10 min, measured at 190°C, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238, with a density of 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792), per the C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet.
What is equivalent to ExxonMobil LL 1002?
Grades from other producers to ask about include NOVAPOL PF-0218-F, Formolene L42022B and Petrothene GA502024. None is identical; compare data sheets and run a trial, and get approval if your part names ExxonMobil LL 1002.
Is ExxonMobil LL 1002 food-contact compliant?
ExxonMobil's data sheet says to contact ExxonMobil customer service for potential food-contact compliance (FDA, EU, HPFB) and states the product is not intended for medical applications.
Can ResinBridge supply ExxonMobil LL 1002?
We quote ExxonMobil LL 1002 when our supply partners can source it. If they cannot, we say so up front and quote a matched alternative, named on the quote with its data sheet, so you can decide whether to trial it.
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