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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Low Density Polyethylene


(LDPE)
This extruded material offers good corrosion resistance and low moisture permeability. It can be used in applications where
corrosion resistance is important, but stiffness, high temperature, and structural strength are not. A highly flexible product,
LDPE is used widely in orthopedic products, or where mobility without stress fatigue is desired. LDPE is also frequently used in
consumer packaging, bags, bottles, and liners.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of POLYETHYLENE

ASTM or UL
test Property LDPE HDPE UHMW
Benefits
PHYSICAL Lightweight
Density (lb/in³) 0.033 0.035 0.034 Formable
D792
(g/cm³) 0.92 0.96 0.93
Impact Resistant
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Good electrical properties
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) at 72°F 1,400 4,600 5,800 Easily cleaned
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) at 150°F 400 400 400 Easily Fabricated
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 57,000 200,000 80,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 100 400 300
D790 Flexural Strength at Yield (psi) 1,500 4,600 3,500
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 29,000 174,000 88,000 Applications Chemical
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 1,400 4,600 3,000 resistant tank and
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 54,000 100,000 80,000
containers
D732 Shear Strength (psi) - - 3,000
Food storage
D785 Hardness, Shore D D45 D69 D62-D66
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) No Break 1.3 No Break
containers Laboratory
THERMAL
equipment Corrosion
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion resistant work surfaces
D696 - 6 11 Vacuum formed end caps
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) and tops
D648 at 66 psi 120 / 48 170 / 76 203 / 95 Moisture barrier
at 264 psi 116 / 46 176 / 80 180 / 82
244 / 260 / 275 /
D3418 Approx. Melting Temperature (°F / °C)
118 125 136
- Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 160 / 71 180 / 82 180 / 82
Thermal Conductivity
C177 (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) - - 2.84 SHAPES AVAILABLE
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) - - 10.0
UL94 Flammability Rating HB HB< HB
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8"
D149 460-700 450-500 2300
thick
2.25- 2.30- 2.30-
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz
2.30 2.35 2.35
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 kHz 0.0002 0.0002 0.0005
Surface Resistivity (ohm/square) at 50%
D257 > 1015 > 1015 > 1015
RH
D495 Arc Resistance (sec) 135-160 200-250 250-350

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used
as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.

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