Bioplastics
Bio-PE High Density — Bio-based Polyethylene, High Density
Bio-PE High Density is polyethylene derived from ethanol produced from sugarcane fermentation. It maintains the same excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and recyclability as its fossil-fuel-based counterpart, offering a sustainable alternative for bottles, films, and containers.
bio-PESUSTAIN-HDPE-N
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 0.941-0.965 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- < 0.01 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 2.0 - 5.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.8-1.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 18-30 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 500-800 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 2.0-5.0 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -120 °C
- Melting Point
- 120-135 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 70 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 40 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.3
- Volume Resistivity
- > 10¹⁵ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Excellent resistance
- Bases
- Excellent resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to most organic solvents at room temperature
- UV Resistance
- Moderate (requires additive)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (same as fossil-based HDPE)
- Recycling Code
- 2 (HDPE)
- Carbon Footprint
- Significantly lower due to renewable source
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingBlow MoldingExtrusionFilm Blowing
Applications
Bottles for Detergents and Shampoos
Food Packaging Films
Toys
Pipes
Containers
Available grades
BIO-HDPE-N-1000BIO-HDPE-N-2000