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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A type of [ | + | A type of [[polyethylene]] composed primarily of long, linear hydrocarbon chains. This produces a tightly packed crystalline polymer with a density greater than 0.94. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is stiffer, harder and less permeable than low density polyethylene. It also has higher tensile strength and lower impact strength. HDPE is used for containers, packaging films, fibers, pipes, and molded pieces. It is also found in toys, bowls, and milk bottle crates. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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HDPE; high-density polyethylene; polietileno de alta densidad (Esp.); polyéthylène haute densité (Fr.); polietilene ad alta densità (It.); polietileno de alta densidade (Port.) | HDPE; high-density polyethylene; polietileno de alta densidad (Esp.); polyéthylène haute densité (Fr.); polietilene ad alta densità (It.); polietileno de alta densidade (Port.) | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | + | * Dust may cause irritation. | |
| + | * Susceptible to stress cracking | ||
| + | * Genesis Polymers: [https://genesispolymers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/High-Density-Polyethylene_Genesis.pdf SDS] | ||
| − | Resistant to most solvents except nitric and hydrochloric acids. May swell in oil. | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
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| + | * For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission =1368-4256 ml/m2d Water vapor transmission = 57-76 g/m2d | ||
| + | * Resistant to most solvents except nitric and hydrochloric acids. May swell in oil. | ||
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| − | | 150 | + | | 150 C |
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| − | | >0.94 | + | | >0.94 g/ml |
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== Comparisons == | == Comparisons == | ||
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[[media:download_file_371.pdf|Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins]] | [[media:download_file_371.pdf|Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins]] | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:17, 18 September 2023
Description
A type of Polyethylene composed primarily of long, linear hydrocarbon chains. This produces a tightly packed crystalline polymer with a density greater than 0.94. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is stiffer, harder and less permeable than low density polyethylene. It also has higher tensile strength and lower impact strength. HDPE is used for containers, packaging films, fibers, pipes, and molded pieces. It is also found in toys, bowls, and milk bottle crates.
Synonyms and Related Terms
HDPE; high-density polyethylene; polietileno de alta densidad (Esp.); polyéthylène haute densité (Fr.); polietilene ad alta densità (It.); polietileno de alta densidade (Port.)
Risks
- Dust may cause irritation.
- Susceptible to stress cracking
- Genesis Polymers: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission =1368-4256 ml/m2d Water vapor transmission = 57-76 g/m2d
- Resistant to most solvents except nitric and hydrochloric acids. May swell in oil.
| CAS | 9002-88-4 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 150 C |
| Density | >0.94 g/ml |
Comparisons
General Characteristics of Polymers
Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988