Ecomass® Compound 3608TU96

Chemical Family: PolyethylenesPolyolefins

Ecomass® compound 3608TU96 is a tungsten powder-filled polyethylene compound that is recommended to be used in weighting, balancing and radiation shielding applications. This injection and compression molding grade is known for its high specific gravity and rigidity. Additionally, it is a nontoxic thermoplastic lead substitute.

Properties

Physical Form: Pellets
Solid

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins

Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Brand: Ecomass
Density: 11000.0 - 11000.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Fillers Included: Tungsten
Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Injection Molding
Color: Grey
Markets: Consumer Goods
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare & Pharma
Technology: Composite Materials
Plastics
Labeling Claims: Non-Toxic
Material Features: Ambient Operating Temperature
Good Rigidity
Heavy Plastic
High Density
High Specific Gravity
Lead Substitute
Non-Toxic
Certifications and Compliance: RoHS Compliant
Composites Processing Methods: Compression Molding
Injection Molding
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Medical Devices
Radiation Shielding
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Compression Molding
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	11	g/cc	ASTM D792

Table 2 of 6

6 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Elongation at Break	3.5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength	6	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	2349	MPa	ASTM D638
Izod Impact Strength (notched)	53	J/m	ASTM D256
Flexural Modulus	1972	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength	14	MPa	ASTM D790

Table 3 of 6

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 66 psi)	77	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi)	66	°C	ASTM D648

Table 4 of 6