Polyethylene (High Density) HDPE

Polyethylene (High Density) HDPE

APPLICATIONS Chemical drums, jerricans, carboys, toys, picnic ware, household and kitchenware, cable insulation, carrier bags, food wrapping material.

 

PROPERTIES Flexible, translucent/waxy, weatherproof, good low temperature toughness (to -60'C), easy to process by most methods, low cost, good chemical resistance.

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Tensile Strength 0.20 - 0.40 N/mm² Notched Impact Strength no break Kj/m² Thermal Coefficient of expansion 100 - 220 x 10-6 Max Cont Use Temp 65 oC Density 0.944 - 0.965 g/cm3

 

RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS Dilute Acid **** Dilute Alkalis **** Oils and Greases **variable Aliphatic Hydrocarbons * Aromatic Hydrocarbons * Halogenated Hydrocarbons * Alcohols ****
KEY * poor ** moderate *** good **** very good