Diamond Plastics GmbH DiaPow HDPE HX

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant

Features

• Radiation crosslinkable to significantly increase mechanical and thermal properties.
• 100% reusable.
• Very good chemical resistance.
• Very good component surface.
• Paintable
• Weldable.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Other Building Materials

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Other Devices & Assemblies

Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Construction Applications,

Electrical/Electronic Applications

Applications

• Gasoline and oil contact
• Building materials industry
• Electronics
• Laboratory

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile modulus of elasticity	2000	MPa	ISO 178
Elongation at break	6th	%	ISO 178
Charpy 23 ° C	8th	kJ / m²	ISO 179
Tensile Strength	21	MPa	ISO 178

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Average grit size D 50	40-60	µm	—
Max. Grit size D 90	90	µm	—
Density	0.95	g/cm³	ISO 1183 A
Bulk Density	0.38	g/cm³	DIN 53 466
Melt index MFI	10	g / 10 min	ISO 1133

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat A	75	° C	ISO 306
Melting temperature	120	° C	DIN 53 736