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Grade: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Formula: HDPE
Form: Granule
Material: Polyethylene (PE)
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Nominal Granule Size: 2-4mm
Melt Flow Rate (MFR): 7.6g/10min
Color: Natural
HDPE Granules are high-performance thermoplastics recognized for their excellent strength, chemical resistance, and durability in diverse processing environments. These granules, typically used in injection, extrusion, and compression molding, are derived from bimodal polyethylene resins with a consistent molecular weight distribution and balanced short chain branching. Their structure enables superior crack resistance and long-term mechanical stability, which is critical for demanding applications such as water pipes, industrial containers, and geomembranes. In injection molding, HDPE granules support the fabrication of components with high ductility and consistent surface quality, while in compression molding, they demonstrate tunable density and yield stress characteristics depending on dose and temperature during processing. In geotechnical applications, roughened HDPE variants show variable shear strength at interfaces, governed by texturing depth and soil composition, impacting the design of liners and covers. Their thermal, mechanical, and chemical resilience, combined with low environmental impact and recyclability, makes HDPE granules essential for sustainable, large-scale manufacturing across packaging, agriculture, and civil engineering sectors.
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Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Fair
Greases and Oils Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Fair-Poor
Halogens Fair-Poor
Ketones Good-Fair
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.29
Hardness - Rockwell D60-73 - Shore
Poisson's ratio 0.46
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 0.5-1.2
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 20-210
Tensile strength( MPa ) 15-40
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.3-2.4
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 1-10x 10⁻⁴
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 22
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁵-10¹⁸
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability HB
Radiation resistance Fair
Refractive index 1.54
Resistance to Ultra-violet Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 17
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.01
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 0.95
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 75
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 46
Upper working temperature( C ) 55-120
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1900
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.45-0.52@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 100-200

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