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Polyethylene (High Density) PEHD semi-crystalline polyolefin
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. Some ECR sensitivity.
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Psysical properties: |
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Tensile Strength |
15 - 30 |
MPa |
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E-modulus |
600 - 1000 |
MPa |
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Notched Impact Strength |
No break |
kJ/m² |
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Thermal Coefficient of expansion |
100 - 220 |
x 10-6 |
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Max Cont Use Temp |
60 - 80 |
0C |
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VicatB Temp |
<80 |
0C |
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Density |
0.944 - 0.965 |
g/cm³ |
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Resistance to chemicals: |
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Dilute Acid |
Very good |
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Dilute Alkalis |
Very good |
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Oils and Greases |
Moderate (Variable) |
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Aliphatic Hydrocarbons |
Poor |
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Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Poor |
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Halogenerated Hydrocarbons |
Poor |
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Alcohols |
Very good |
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