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General Properties of Material Types Hub Plastics Uses
(Click on desired material for link to specific chemical resistance information)
| General Properties* |
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Low Density Polyethylene |
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High Density Polyethylene |
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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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