HDPE

(High Density Polyethylene)

HDPE is used in a variety of applications and industries where excellent impact resistance, high tensile strength, low moisture absorption
and chemical and corrosion resistance properties are required.
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
Applications:
Light duty chain guides
Secondary containment
Thermoformed material handling devices
Property

Orthotic and prosthetic devices

Tanks
Water storage
ASTM Test Method

Units

HDPE

D-792
D-570

lbs/ft
%

59.88
slight

D-638
D-638
D-638
D-638
D-638
D-790
D-4020
DIN 53448

psi
%
psi
%
psi
psi
ft-lbs/in
2
ft-lbs/in

4,279
18
4,423
1,350
224,812
166,796
1.3
570

Hardness
Thermal

D-2240

Type D

67

Melt Point
Electrical

D-3417

259-267

D-257

ohm-cm
ohm/square

>10
15
>10

Physical
Density
Water Absorption
Mechanical
Yield Point
Elongation at Yield
Tensile Break
Elongation at Break
Tensile Modulus
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact
Tensile Impact

Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity

15

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 73F (23C) unless otherwise noted.