Comparison

LLDPE Film Grade vs PEEK

A side-by-side comparison of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Film Grade and Polyether Ether Ketone.

Physical

Density
0.918-0.940 g/cm³
1.32 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
<0.05 %
0.15 %
Transparency
Fair to Good
Opaque (amber)
Shrinkage
2-5 %
1.1 – 1.4 %

Mechanical

Young's Modulus
0.3-0.8 GPa
3.6 GPa
Tensile Strength
15-30 MPa
100 MPa
Elongation at Break
300-900 %
50 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
No Break
55 J/m
Flexural Strength
170 MPa

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature
-120 °C
143 °C
Melting Point
120-130 °C
343 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
70-90 °C
260 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
40-50 °C
160 °C

Electrical

Dielectric Constant
2.25-2.35
3.2
Volume Resistivity
>10¹⁵ Ω⋅cm
10¹⁶ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-25 kV/mm

Chemical resistance

Acids
Excellent resistance
Excellent
Bases
Excellent resistance
Excellent
Solvents
Good resistance at room temperature, swells in hot aromatic hydrocarbons
Excellent
UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Fair
Hydrolysis (steam)
Excellent

Sustainability

Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable (specialty)
Recycling Code
4 (PE-LD or PE-LLD)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~30 kg CO₂e / kg