PE
polymerPolyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic polymer synthesized from ethylene monomers, representing one of the most widely produced and versatile commodity plastics. It is used across consumer, industrial, and structural applications due to its combination of low density, chemical resistance, ease of processing, and cost-effectiveness. PE is chosen by engineers when lightweight, corrosion-resistant, flexible materials are needed, and it often outperforms alternatives in applications requiring impact absorption and environmental durability at moderate temperatures.
plastic film and packagingplastic tubing and pipecontainers and storage tankselectrical insulationmarine and chemical equipmentconsumer goods and molded parts
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 77.98 | MPa | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 233.4 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 28.81 | MPa | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 65.25 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 27.12 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 1.482 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 248.2 | K | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 400 | K | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 665.4 | K | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 6.009 | W/(m·K) | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.573 | eV | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.508 | - | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.