Quadrant EPP Modified LDPE -Modified Natural Low Density Polyethylene
Subcategory: LDPE; Polyethylene; Polymer; Thermoplastic
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Specific Gravity | 0.92 g/cc | 0.0332 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | |
| Water Absorption | Max 0.01 % | Max 0.01 % | Immersion, 24hr; ASTM D570(2) | |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | Max 0.01 % | Max 0.01 % | Immersion; ASTM D570(2) | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Hardness, Shore D | 45 | 45 | ASTM D2240 | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 9.65 MPa | 1400 psi | ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 100 % | 100 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.393 GPa | 57 ksi | ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.2 GPa | 29 ksi | ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 10.3 MPa | 1500 psi | ASTM D790 | |
| Compressive Strength | 9.65 MPa | 1400 psi | 10% Def., 73°F; ASTM D695 | |
| Compressive Modulus | 0.372 GPa | 54 ksi | ASTM D695 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | NB | NB | ASTM D256 Type A | |
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Surface Resistivity per Square | Min 1e+015 ohm | Min 1e+015 ohm | ASTM D257 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Melting Point | 118 °C | 244 °F | Crystalline, Peak; ASTM D3418 | |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 71.1 °C | 160 °F | Long Term | |
| Flammability, UL94 (Estimated Rating) | HB | HB | 1/8 inch | |
Qualitative Processing Properties | ||||
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| Compliance - FDA | Compliant | |||
| Machinability | 3 | 1-10, 1=Easier to Machine | ||
| Service in Alcohols | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Aromatic Hydrocarbons | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Chlorinated Solvents | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Ethers | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Ketones | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Strong Acids | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Strong Alkalies | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Sunlight | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Weak Acids | Unacceptable | |||
| Service in Weak Alkalies | Unacceptable | |||
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