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HDPE Info

Characteristics of HDPE - High Density Polyethylene Plastic Containers
Clarity	Hazy Transparent
Moisture Barrier	Good
Oxygen Barrier	Poor
Acid Resistance	Fair to Very Good
Grease & Oil Resistance	Good
Maximum Utilization Temperature	248° F
Minimum Utilization Temperature	-148° F
Stiffness	Moderate
Impact Resistant	Good to Excellent
Heat Resistance	Good
Cold Resistance	Excellent
Sunlight Resistance	Fair
Specific Gravity	0.95

Other Characteristics of HDPE:
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a higher density version of PE (Polyethylene). A linear polymer prepared from ethylene by a catalytic process, the difference from LDPE is the absence of branching in the chain, causing a more closely packed structure to form than in LDPE. This creates not only a higher density material, but also higher chemical resistance than its low density counterpart. It is harder, stronger heavier and more opaque than LDPE and PE. HDPE can be processed in a number of ways including: plastic molding, plastic injection molding, extrusion, film blowing and blow molding.

HDPE for Laboratories:
HDPE is used for many packaging applications because it has excellent moisture barrier properties, and is lightweight and flexible. HDPE plastic has good resistance to chemicals which is why it is commonly used to package many laboratory substances. HDPE can be sterilized by gas, gamma irradiation and chemical disinfectant.

Other uses of HDPE:
HDPE is found in many forms such as film, blow molded bottles, and injection molding. In film form HDPE is used in snack food packaging as well as cereal box liners. In blow molded bottle form, HDPE is used for milk and non-carbonated beverage bottles. In injection molded tub form HDPE is used to produce packaging for margarine, whipped toppings, and deli foods.

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