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Grade: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Formula: LDPE
Form: Powder
Material: Polyethylene (PE)
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Color: Natural
LDPE Powder is defined by its low density, flexibility, and hydrophobicity, which derive from its branched polymer structure. In powder form, it offers high surface area and excellent dispersibility, enabling uniform blending into composites, coatings, and foams. Industries such as packaging, construction, and wood engineering utilize LDPE powder extensively for its chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and mechanical adaptability. Specific applications include its use as a hydrophobic additive in particleboard to enhance water resistance, incorporation with nano- and mineral powders (such as kaolin or talc) to improve tensile strength and elasticity, and in antimicrobial food packaging films reinforced with carbon-based fillers. Research has shown that LDPE powders modified with functional fillers can yield foamed composites with enhanced flame retardancy, resilience, and durability, as well as packaging films with far-infrared emission and antibacterial activity. In both industrial and scientific contexts, LDPE Powder serves as a versatile raw material, driving advancements in lightweight composites, packaging sustainability, and high-performance polymer systems.
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Tolerances

Powder
Mean Particle Size Nominal
Minimum Particle Size Nominal
Maximum Particle Size Nominal
Maximum Particle Size Nominal
Particle Size D10 Nominal
Particle Size D50 Nominal
Particle Size D90 Nominal

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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