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Polyethylene (High Density) HDPE |
APPLICATIONS
Chemical drums, jerricans, carboys, toys, picnic ware, household and kitchenware, cable insulation, carrier bags, food wrapping material.
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PROPERTIES
Flexible, translucent/waxy, weatherproof, good low temperature toughness (to -60'C), easy to process by most methods, low cost, good chemical resistance. |
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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 |
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moderate |
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good |
**** |
very good | | |
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 Garden containers made from high density polyethylene. Low cost, high rigidity and ease of blow moulding has made the material a natural choice in gardening furnishings. |
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