HDPE waterstop, also a kind of plastic waterstop similar to PVC waterstop, are made of quality high density polyethylene materials with high chemical resistance when exposed to hydrocarbons, acids, hot petroleum oils, solvents and diesel fuels, etc. However, the HDPE waterstop is harder, more abrasion and heat resistant than PVC waterstops.
Properties:
Properties:
|
Physical properties |
Test methods |
Minimum value |
|
Specific gravity |
ASTM D-792 |
0.941 |
|
Hardness shore A |
ASTM D-2240 |
90 ± 3 at 25°C (77°F) |
|
Tensile strength |
ASTM D-412 |
4000 psi |
|
Ultimate elongation |
ASTM D-412 |
750% |
|
Low temperature brittleness °F (°C) |
ASTM D-746 |
-148 (-100) passed |
|
Chemical resistance |
ASTM D-471 |
Meet even exceed |
|
Softening |
- |
154°F |
