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Grade: Additive Free Polymer
Formula: LDPE
Form: Disk
Material: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Structure:
Biaxially Oriented
Goodfellow's Additive Free Polymer LDPE disks is a low-density polyethylene film that contains no additives for a pure and consistent polyethylene material. Available in 72 variations, its properties include flexibility, chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. This film has applications in packaging, insulation and construction. The various sizes and thicknesses of our Additive Free Polymer LDPE film allow manufacturers to select the optimal film for their specific application needs.
Tolerances
Disk
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Fair |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Halogens | Fair-Poor |
| Ketones | Good-Fair |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.2-2.35 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 1-10x 10⁻⁴ |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 27 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹³ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁵-10¹⁸ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.51 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 17 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.015 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 0.92 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | D41-46 - Shore |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 400 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 0.1-0.3 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 1000 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | May-25 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 50 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 35 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -60 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 50-90 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1900-2300 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.33@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 100-200 |
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HDPE Film Formula: HDPE
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UHMWPE Film Formula: UHMW PE
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UHMWPE Powder Formula: UHMW PE
Mean Particle Size: 150µm
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LDPE Film Formula: LDPE
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LDPE Rod Formula: LDPE
Diameter: 63.5mm
Length: 500mm
Colour: Natural
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
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