PE500 | Sheet Pressed & Planed

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Product information
Product full identity:
High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

PE500 is a versatile, food compliant material

available in a wide range of colours. It’s unique
properties include a low coefficient of friction, high
impact strength and abrasion resistance. PE500 has
a wide operating temperature of -80°C to +80°C.

Properties
» Economical alternative to PE 1000
» Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
» Good noise dampening properties
» Food compliant

Applications
» Cutting boards
» Chutes
» Liners
» Food processing
» Chain parts

This document contains

» Technical Datasheet (Page 2)
» Chemical Datasheet (Page 3)
» Safety Datasheet (Pages 4-7)
For any furthur information regarding food, fire and water
certificates then please
contact the sales team on 0114 256 0889

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Technical Properties
Physical Properties Test Unit Result
1. Specific gravity ISO 1183-1 g/cm³ 0.96
2. Water absorption till saturation 23°C - % 0.01
3. Maximum service temp. Upper temp limit - Short Term - °C 120
(no stronger mechanical stress involved)
Long Term - °C 80
5.Lower temp limit - °C -80

Mechanical Properties Test Unit Result

1. Tensile strength at yield ISO 527 MPa >28
2. Elongation at yield ISO 527 % 8
3. Abrasion (sand slurry test) ISO 5527 % >200
4. Elongation ISO 527 % 7650
5. Impact strength ISO 179 kJ/m² no break
6. Notch impact strength ISO 179 kJ/m² 725
7. Ball indentation ISO 2039-1 MPa 50
8. Shore-D DIN 53505 - 63/65
9. Modulus of elasticity ISO 527 MPa 1100

Thermal Properties Test Method Unit Result

1. Vicat-softening point ISO 306 °C 80
2. Coefficient of linear thermal expansion ISO 11359 %-1 1.5-2 10-4
3. Thermal conductivity DIN 52612 W/(m*K) >0.4

Electrical Properties Test Method Unit Result

1. Surface resistivity IEC 6093 Ω >1014

2. Dielectric strength IEC 60243 kV/mm 150

Additional Data Test Method Unit Result

1. Bondability - - -
2. Food compliance FDA - +
3. Flammability UL 94 - HB

All The above information is for guide purposes only. The data has been taken from standard test results provided by our manufacturers.

Key:
Yes Limited No data

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Chemical Properties
Agent Conc % Working Temp Agent Conc % Working Temp
20°C 60°C Hydrofloric acid 40 + o
Acetic Acid 100 o o Hydrogen peroxide 10 + +
Acetone 100 + o Hydrogen Sulphide + +
Ammonia Conc. + + Isopropyl Alcohol 100 + +
Ammonium chloride + + Mercurochrome +
Amyl Alcohol + o Methyl alcohol 100 + +
Benzene o - Methyl ethyl ketone 100 + -
Bleaching Solution 12,5 CI + - Methylene chloride 100 o o
Boric Acid 100 + + Nitric acid 10 + o
Brake Fluid + + Nitric acid 50 o -
Butyl Acetate + - Nitrobenzine + o
Calcium Chloride + + Oxalic Acid + +
Carbon disulphide 100 o - Ozone, gas ca. 0,5 ppm + -
Carbon Tetrachloride - - Paraffin Oil 100 + o
Chlorine, gas 100 - - Perchlorethylene o -
Chlorobenzene 100 o - Petroleum 100 o o
Chloroform - - Petroleum, aromatic free 100 + o
Citric Acid 10 + + Phenol, aqu ca.9 + +
Cresol + o Phosphoric Acid 50 + +
Cyclohexanone 100 + o Potassium hydroxide liquor 50 + +
Cyclohexene 100 - - Propyl alcohol + +
Diesel Fuel + o Pyridine o o
Ethyl acetate 100 o - Silicone oil + +
Ethyl alcohol 96 + + Sodium carbonate. aqu + +
Ethylene Chloride 100 o o Sodium chloride, aqu + +
Formic Acid 10 + + Sodium Hydroxide liquor 60 + +
Frost protection agent + + Sodium hydrogen sulphite + +
Fuel, aromatic free o o Sodium nitrate, aqu + +
Glycerine 100 + + Sodium thiosulfate + +
Glycol 100 + + Sulphuric Acid 96 o -
Heating oil + o Tetrahydrofurance 100 o -
Heptane 100 + - Toluene 100 o -
Hydrochloric acid 10 + + Trichlorethylene 100 o -
Hydrochloric acid conc. + + Xylene o -
All The above information is for guide purposes only. The data has been taken from standard test results provided by our manufacturers.

Key:
Yes Limited No data

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Safety Properties
Substance / preparation and company detail
Polyethylene Synthetic resin
Direct Plastics Limited
Rother Valley Way,
Holbrook,
Sheffield,
S20 3RW
0114 2560889

Composition / indications to components

Chemical characterization
Description:
Polyethylene, high density
CAS 9002-88-4
Dangerous components: Void
Additional information: Can contain additives.

Possible dangers
Information pertaining to par ticular dangers for man and environment
The molten product adheres to the skin and causes burns.
Spilled material may present a slipping hazard.
Classification system
This product is, according to EEC directives 1999/45, 67/548,76/769 and following amendments, not classified as
hazardous.

First-aid measures
General information
At room temperature the product is neither an irritant nor gives off hazardous vapours.
The measures listed below apply to critical situations (Fire, incorrect process conditions).
After inhalation: In case of excessive inhalation of fumes move the person to fresh air. Call for medical help.
After skin contact: After contact with the molten product, cool rapidly with cold water.
Do not pull solidified product away from the skin.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If irritation persists, seek medical
advice.
After swallowing: No specific measures have to be taken if the product is swallowed.

First-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
Water haze
Foam
Chemical powder
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water jet.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In case of fire it can release :
water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and when lacking oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO)
The products of the burning are dangerous.
Protective equipment:
Use a mask with universal filter.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus within confined rooms.
Additional information: Heat value: 12,2 kWh/kg

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Safety Properties
Measures in case of unintended release
Person-related safety precautions:
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product.
See point 8
Measures for environmental protection:
No special measures required.
See points 12 and 13.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Recycle product or dispose properly.

Handing and storage

Handling
Information for safe handling:
No special requirements necessary, if handled at room temperature.
Avoid spilling the product, as this might cause falls.
When bringing the material to processing temperatures gases might develop, forming:
Ethylene and alkenes of higher molecular weight.
traces of formaldehyde and acrylaldehyde
traces of acids (Formic acid, acetic acid)
Provide appropriate ventilation for such processing conditions.
Take precautionary measures against explosion risks, as all types of polymers may develop dust during transporting or
grinding of granules.
Prevent formation of dust.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Take precautionary measures to prevent the formation of static electricity.
Ground equipment electrically.
Open flames prohibited.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Store under dry conditions.
Do not stack up the octabins.
Specific applications For safe stacking follow the storage recommendations specific for this product

Limitation of exposition
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
- Additional exposure limit values for possible processing dangers:
107-02-8 acrylaldehyde
WEL () Short-term value: 0.7 mg/m³, 0.3 ppm
Long-term value: 0.23 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm
50-00-0 formaldehyde
WEL () Short-term value: 2.5 mg/m³, 2 ppm
Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m³, 2 ppm
64-18-6 formic acid
WEL () Long-term value: 9.6 mg/m³, 5 ppm
Additional information: Void
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection in case of insufficient ventilation.
Protection of hands: Heat resistant gloves
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Eye protection: Not required.
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Safety Properties
Physical and chemical characteristics
General Information
Form: Pellets
Colour: Neutral
various colours
Odour: Nearly odourless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 50-140°C
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not applicable
Flash point: Not applicable (see attachment to guideline 92/69/EEC, A.9) Ignition temperature: > 360°C
Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive.
Density at 20°C 0.9-0.97 g/cm3
Solubility in / Miscibility with water: Insoluble
Additional information: Soluble in boiling, aromatic chlorinated solvents.

Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
The product is stable when handled and stored under normal conditions.
Decomposes over 360 °C.
Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition: No hazardous decomposition products known at room temperature.

Toxic information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
On the skin: No irritant effect.
On the eye: No irritant effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
Additional toxicological information:
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our
experience and the information provided to us.

Ecological information
Other information: The product is not biodegradable.
Behaviour in environmental systems:
Mobility and bioaccumulation potential:
Floats on water.
There is no bioaccumulation.
General notes:
The product is not toxic, small particles can have physical effects on water and soil organisms.

Waste-disposal information
Reuse or recycle if possible.
Disposal through controlled incineration or authorised waste dump.
European waste catalogue 070213
Unclean packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be done according to official regulations.

Transport information
According to national and international guidelines, which regulate the road, rail, air and sea transport, this product is
classified as not dangerous.

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Safety Properties
Regulations
Not classified

Further information
The information is based on our current knowledge. They are meant to describe our products in respect to safety
requirements. They do not represent any guarantee of the described product in the sense of the legal guarantee
regulations.

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