DENSETEC PARTITION

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Crack Resistant,

Delamination Resistant,

Good Machinability,

Good Moisture Resistance,

Good Scratch Resistance,

Good Stain Resistance

Key Features

• Will not crack.
• Scratch resistant.
• Moisture resistant.
• Never needs painting.
• RoHS & REACH compliant.
• Will not splinter.
• Easily machined.
• Will not delaminate.
• Stain and graffiti resistant.
• Unlimited design potential.
• ASTM E84 Class A and B formulations also available.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pools & Landscaping

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Displays

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Counter Top Flatstocks,

Displays,

Furniture

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Recommended Applications

• Racks.
• Lockers.
• Benches.
• Furniture.
• Table Tops.
• Shelves.
• Dividers.
• Displays.
• Partitions.
• Counter Tops.

Properties

Physical Form

Sheets

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength Yield	27.6	MPa	ASTM-D638
Ultimate Elongation	min. 600	%	ASTM-D638
Tensile Impact Strength	147	KJ/m2	ASTM-D1822
Notched Izod Impact Strength	159	J/m	ASTM-D256
Compressive Stress	10.3	MPa	ASTM-D695
ESCR	45	hours	ASTM-D1693
ESCR	35	hours	ASTM-D1693
Durometer Hardness	64	Shore D	ASTM-D2240
Flexural Modulus	1379	MPa	ASTM-D790
Coefficient of Friction, Static	0.31	—	ASTM-D1894
Coefficient of Friction, Kinetic	0.22	—	ASTM-D1894

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	0.955	g/cc	ASTM-D1505
Melt Index	0.25	g/10 min	ASTM-D1238

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion	1.26 x 10^-4	cm/cm/°C	ASTM-E831
Decomposition Temperature	345	°C	Union Carbide
Vicat Softening Temperature	125	°C	ASTM-D1525
Heat Deflection Temperature	77	°C	ASTM-D648
Brittleness Temperature	max. -84	°C	ASTM-D746
Glass Transition Temperature	-125	°C	Union Carbide
Continuous Use Temp.	-73 to 82	°C	—
Thermal Conductivity	0.35	W/m-°K	Private Test
Burn Rate	25.4	mm/min	ASTM-D635
Ignition Temperature, Flash Conditions	341	°C	ASTM-D1929
Ignition Temperature, Self Ignition Conditions	349	°C	ASTM-D1929
Flame Spread	98	—	E84 Tunnel Test
Smoke Developed	350	—	E84 Tunnel Test
Fire Rating	UL 94	HB	Underwriters Labs

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant	2.35	—	ASTM-D150
Dielectric Strength	20.1	KV/mm	ASTM-D149
Volume Resistivity	min. 6 x 10^15	ohm-cm	ASTM-D257

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe),

RoHS Compliant

Quality Standards

Other Quality Standards