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Catalog / Service Material overview Thermoplast Polyethylen

Polyethylene (PE-HD)
Polyethylene (PE-LD)

Short designation	PE-HD	PE-LD
Description	Polyethylene (high density)	Polyethylene (low density)
Mechanical properties
Test specimen condition	Standard	Standard
Tensile strength [MPa]	No info	No info
Elastic modulus (tensile) [MPa]	1350	200
Ball indentation hardness [MPa]	57	15
Physical properties
Density [g/cm³]	0.96	0.92
Melting point [°C]	135	110
Application temperatures
Max. temp., short-term [°C]	100	100
Max. temp., continuous [°C]	90	70
Min. application temp. [°C]	-80	-80
Other characteristics
Flammability according to UL 94	HB	HB
Water absorption (normal climate) [%]	<0.1	<0.1
Chemical resistance
Mineral grease and oils	+	+
Petrol	+	+
Weak/strong acids	+/+	+/o
Weak/strong alkalis	+/+	+/+
Perchloroethylene	+	-
Trichloroethylene	o	-
Acetone	+	o
Alcohols	+	+
Hydrolysis resistance (hot water)	+	o
Weather/UV radiation	o	o

+ resistant / o limited resistance / - not resistant

This information is for reference only; we do not assume any liability for its accuracy. The properties of thermoplastics are highly dependent on their specific composition and their additives.

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