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HDPE High Density Polyethylene Natural

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General Info

HDPE offers excellent impact resistance, light weight, low moisture absorption, and high tensile strength. HDPE is also non-toxic and non-staining and meets FDA and USDA certification for food processing.

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Key Properties

Chemical- and corrosion- resistant
High tensile strength
Light-weight
Meets FDA/USDA food handling guidelines (natural color)
No moisture absorption
Non-staining
Non-toxic
Thermoforming performance

Limitations

Difficult to Bond
Not UV Resistant Without UV Inhibitor Additive
Poor Dimensional Stability – High Thermal Expansion

Applications

Corrosion-Resistant Components
Light duty chain guides
Orthotic and prosthetic devices
Secondary containment
Tanks
Thermoformed material handling devices
Water storage

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

Corrtec® Hitec® HDPE
King KPC HDPE
Polystone/®/ G
Proteus HDPE
SIMONA® HDPE

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available Colors

Natural (White Opaque)

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of HDPE High Density Polyethylene Natural

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			HDPE High Density Polyethylene
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural White
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	0.96
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.035
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	<.01
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	4,600
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	200,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	400
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	4,600
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	174,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	4,600
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	100,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D69
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1.3
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	6
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	82
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	180
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	125
	ASTM D3418	°F	260
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	82
		°F	180
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-60
		°F	-76
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	450
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	2.3
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.000
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	>10^15
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$
Machinability			1

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.