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SIMOLIFE ® O&P LDPE

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General Info

SIMOLIFE® O&P LDPE Low-density polyethylene , natural, specially developed for the orthopedic sectors.

Key Properties

Lower Rigidity and Strength Than HDPE
Physiological Safety in Accordance With FDA
High Flexibility
Low, Consistent Shrinkage in Forming, Optimized For O&P
Resistant to Sweat, Cosmetics, Skin Creams, Detergents And Disinfectants

Limitations

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

Applications

Corsets
Foot/Let Orthotics
Functional Foot Orthotics
Head / Arm Orthotics
Flexible Interior Prosthetic Sockets

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

SIMOLIFE® O&P LDPE

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

Sheet Natural | Thickness .063” to .250” Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000” Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of SIMOLIFE ® O&P LDPE

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
Trade Name			SIMOLIFE® O&P LDPE
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			SIMONA
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	0.92
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.033
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	36,000
Hardness	ASTM D2240	NA	Shore D45
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	No Break
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	71
		°F	160
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
Relative Cost			$$
Machinability			2

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.

SIMOLIFE® is a registered trademark of Simona.