Proteus ® HDPE

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General Info

PROTEUS® HDPE (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE) is used in a wide variety of applications that require basic engineering plastic performance. High impact and tensile strength make Quadrant HDPE appropriate for vacuum and thermoforming prosthetic devices or industrial parts and containers. Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance combined with ease of fabrication and welding make it the standard for chemical processing tanks and equipment. Proteus® Natural HDPE meets FDA/USDA requirements for food processing and handling applications.

Key Properties

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

Limitations

High Heat Environments
High Loads
Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
Thermal Expansion
Tight Tolerance Applications

Applications

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

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

Proteus® 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
Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Proteus ® HDPE

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			HDPE High Density Polyethylene
Trade Name			Proteus® HDPE
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Quadrant
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
Water Absorption, Saturation, 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 Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	174,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D 70
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	6.7
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	127
	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
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.

Proteus® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.

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Proteus ® HDPE

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