Low Density Polyethylene - LDPE UV Stabilised

Sponsored by Dotmar EPP Pty LtdMay 11 2001

Significantly better UV resistance than unmodified LDPE.

Disadvantages

Slightly more expensive with reduced tensile strength and elongation at break compared with unmodified LDPE.

Property	Value
Density (g/cm³)	0.92
Surface Hardness	SD48
Tensile Strength (MPa)	9
Flexural Modulus (GPa)	0.25
Notched Izod (kJ/m)	1.06+
Linear Expansion (/°C x 10^-5)	20
Elongation at Break (%)	300
Strain at Yield (%)	16
Max. Operating Temp. (°C)	50
Water Absorption (%)	0.01
Oxygen Index (%)	17
Flammability UL94	HB
Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)	15
Dielectric Strength (MV/m)	25
Dissipation Factor 1kHz	0.0008
Dielectric Constant 1kHz	2.5
HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)	50
HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)	35
Material. Drying hrs @ (°C)	NA
Melting Temp. Range (°C)	220 - 260
Mould Shrinkage (%)	3
Mould Temp. Range (°C)	20 - 40

Agriculture / building components and sheeting film.

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