H.D.P.E.

has very good chemical resistance

although it is affected by aggressive
oxidising agents (nitric acid) and aromatic
hydrocarbons (xylene). It does not absorb
moisture and has good electrical
properties. Although having similar
mechanical properties to U.H.M.W.P.E it
does not have the same abrasion, impact
or resistance to environmental stress
cracking.
• Compounding is a technique of modifying rubber or an
elastomer to optimize
• properties to meet a set of performance
characteristics.1,2 Compounded rubber
• has unique properties, which are not found in other
materials like high elasticity,
• improved dampening, and abrasion resistance.3 The
main ingredients for formulating
• a rubber compound can be categorized as follows:4
polymers, fillers, stabilizers,
• and vulcanization agents.