Polyethylene

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Polyethylene sheet, rod
BRANDS
Polystone® G
Polystone® M

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Chemical Resistance Chart
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Also, visit our technical resources section 		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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Polyethylene sheet, rod
BRANDS
Polystone® G
Polystone® M

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Chemical Resistance Chart
FDA Compliance

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LDPE Performance Characteristics

  • Soft and pliable
  • Easy to weld and heat seal
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Low cost

HDPE Performance Characteristics

  • Easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Excellent surface for food preparation
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Low cost

UHMW-PE Performance Characteristics

  • Extremely tough and durable
  • Low friction
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Easy to fabricate
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Polyethylene sheet, rod
BRANDS
Polystone® G
Polystone® M

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Chemical Resistance Chart
FDA Compliance

Also, visit our technical resources section 		Typical Applications

LDPE Applications

  • Orthotics
  • Prosthetics

HDPE Applications

  • Chemical tanks
  • Water pipe flanges (pipe grade)
  • Cutting boards for food preparation
  • Orthotics and prosthetics
  • Playground equipment

UHMW-PE Applications

  • Chute liners and hopper liners
  • Wear strips
  • Star wheels
  • Idler sprockets
  • Packaging machinery components
  • Food processing machinery components
Typical Properties
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 - - 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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