Proteus™ HDPE shapes are used in a variety of environments requiring excellent impact resistance, superior tensile strength, low moisture absorption, great chemical and corrosion resistance and easy fabrication and welding capabilities. Due to these characteristics and properties, Proteus™ HDPE is often a favored solution for components in chain guides, orthotic and prosthetic devices, tanks, thermoformed material handling devices and water storage applications.
PROPERTIES
Excellent impact resistance
High tensile strength
Great chemical and corrosion resistance
Low moisture absorption
Easy to fabricate and weld
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
80
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Not acceptable
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Limited
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
FOOD - FDA FOOD - USDA
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
HDPE
Brand Family
Colors
White
Density (g/cm3)
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
