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HDPE: HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

CHARACTERISTICS

Excellent durability/strength

Good toughness & impact resistance at low temperatures

Chemical/grease/oil resistant

FDA Compliant to CFR 21 #177.1520

Can be colored

Excellent low-temperature performance; usable for blast freezing in liquid nitrogen tunnel

Product can be recycled

PROCESS & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

Gauge range 10 to 70 mils

Density 0.964 gms/cm3

Shrinkage 0.0100" – 0.0250" per inch of width

Tensile Strength at Yield 4,000 – 6,000 psi

Ultimate Elongation 200 – 400%

Flexural Modulus 200,000 – 300,000 psi

 

BARRIER PROPERTIES

Water Vapor: Good to Excellent

Gas: Fair to Good

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Acids: Good to Excellent

Strong Oxidizing Agents: Fair to Good

Alkalis: Good

Hydrocarbon Solvents: Good

Alcohols: Good to Excellent

Fats, Grease & Oil: Good to Excellent

Colors: Natural, White, Black or Custom

NOTE: Characteristics and properties listed are for general comparison only. Each application requires planning and testing to ensure desired performance.

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