Comparison
rLDPE Film Clear vs PETG
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Film Grade Clear and Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
Physical
Density
0.915-0.935 g/cm³
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.01-0.03 %
0.13 %
Transparency
Good
Transparent
Shrinkage
2.0-4.0 %
0.2 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.15-0.30 GPa
2.1 GPa
Tensile Strength
8-15 MPa
50 MPa
Elongation at Break
300-700 %
120 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A (film grade)
100 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
70 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-110 °C
80 °C
Melting Point
105-115 °C
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Continuous Service Temperature
40-60 °C
65 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A
70 °C
CTE
—
68 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.25-2.35
3.3
Volume Resistivity
>10^15 Ohm·cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-25 kV/mm
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Good
Good
Bases
Good
Fair
Solvents
Poor resistance to organic solvents
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization for outdoor use)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils
—
Good
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
4 (LDPE)
1
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin LDPE
~2.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 %