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Polystone® G
Polystone® M
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Overview
Polyethylene is a low cost, chemically resistant plastic material that can be used for a wide variety of applications. The versatility of polyethylene has made it one of the world’s most popular plastics.
Polyethylene is available in a number of grades according to its molecular weight including:
Polyethylene Standard Sizes
Polyethylene Grades and Colors
- Grades include:
- Wide variety of colors
- FDA compliant grades
NOTE: Several grades of polyethylene are available. For additional information on polyethylene plastic materials, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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BRANDS
Polystone® G
Polystone® M
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Chemical Resistance Chart
FDA Compliance
Also, visit our technical resources section
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Performance Characteristics
- Soft and pliable
- Easy to weld and heat seal
- Good chemical resistance
- Low cost
- Easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment
- Low moisture absorption
- Excellent surface for food preparation
- Good chemical resistance
- Low cost
- Extremely tough and durable
- Low friction
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Good chemical resistance
- Low moisture absorption
- Easy to fabricate
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Typical Properties
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UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
LDPE |
HDPE |
UHMW-PE |
| Tensile strength |
psi |
D-638 |
1,400 |
4,000 |
3,100 |
| Flexural modulus |
psi |
D-790 |
30,000 |
200,000 |
110,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D-256 |
no break |
1.3 |
18.0* |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D-648 |
122 |
172 |
- |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
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- |
- |
180 |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D-570 |
0.10 |
0.10 |
slight |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D-696 |
- |
7.0 |
11.1 |
| Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand. *Double-15° notch |
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