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Westlake Ultra Ethylux

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Westlake Plastics Company

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Product Description
Ultra Ethylux is made from high density polyethylene resin. This material is a cost effective alternative for a variety of end uses including mild chemical and wear applications.
Manufacturing Capabilities:
  • Rod: 0.5 in to 15 in diameter
  • Sheet (Comp. Molded): 0.25 in to 6 in thick
  • Sheet (Fabric Backed): 0.030 in to 0.1875 in thick
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • Good Crack Resistance
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • High Density
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Low Moisture Absorption
Uses 
  • Appliances
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
  • Translucent
  • White
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Max. Continuous Use Temperature
°F
 ASTM D794
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Melting Temperature
°F
  
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
Additional Information
Durometer Hardness, ASTM D2240, Scale D: 63 to 65
Notched Izod Impact , ASTM D256: 3.2 to 4.5 ft-lb/in
CTLE, Flow, ASTM D696: 7 to 11 in^-5/in/°F
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, High Tensile Strength, Good Stiffness, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisture Resistant, High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, High Density, High Specific Gravity, Good Crack Resistance, Crack Resistant, Good Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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