General Properties of Material Types Hub Plastics Uses
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General Properties* Low Density Polyethylene High Density Polyethylene Polypropylene
Resin density 0.91 to 0.925 0.94 to 0.965 0.89 to 0.91
Clarity Hazy Transparent Hazy Transparent Moderate Hazy
Moisture barrier Good Good to Excellent Good to Excellent
Oxygen barrier Poor Poor Poor
Resistance to acids Fair to Very Good Fair to Very Good Fair to Good
Resistance to grease and oil Good Good Good
Temperature at which distortion occurs 180ºF to 220ºF 200ºF to 250ºF 230ºF to 260ºF
Rigidity (stiffness) Low Moderate Moderate to High
Resistance to impact Excellent Good to Excellent Poor to Good
Resistance to heat Fair Good Good
Resistance to cold Excellent Excellent Poor to Fair
Resistance to sunlight Fair Fair Fair
 
*This information concerns general properties only. Other factors such as container design and product handling procedures are involved in establishing actual performance parameters. Full compatibility testing is highly recommended.
 
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