LOADING
THE PLASTIC LUMBER COMPANY

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES

Compressive Strength
3200 to 3800 lbs/in

Secant Modulus:
68,362.0 psi (ASTM D-6108-97)

Stress at 3% strain:
1,337.4 psi (ASTM D-6108-97)

Density

.917 to .980 g/cc (ASTMD 792)
35.6 lbs/ft3 (ASTM D-6111-97)

Electrical Properties

>10 (ohm-cm) ASTM D257

Flammability

The materials utilized in recycled plastic lumber are flammable but not combustible. HDPE and LDPE are difficult to ignite and the flame will normally self extinguish.

Should a flame occur, the extinguishing media: FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG/SPRAY.

Typical emission bi-products from combustion would be nitrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, H2O, and organic vapors.

Flash Point: 330 C (ASTM E138) BTU’s/lb: 19,900

Melt Temperature: 225F

Flash Point

330 C (ASTM E138)

Flexural Modulus
1.6 X 10 psi

Secant Modulus:
49,854.9 psi (ASTM D-6109-97)

Stress at 3% strain:
1,000.8 psi (ASTM D-6109-97)

Hardness (Shore D)

65 Shore D

Izod Impact

2.8 (FT-LB/in)

Nail Withdrawal

140 lbs (6 Penny Common Bright)

Screw Withdrawal

350 lbs (#10 by 1 inch)

Suitability

Recycled plastic lumber is not recommended for any structural application. The PLC does not warrant either expressed or implied the suitability for any use beyond those designated and constructed by The Plastic Lumber Company, Inc. Please test to insure that the product will perform satisfactorily in your application.

Tensile Strength

1470 to 1700 psi

Thermal Expansion

.0007 (in/in/F) ASTM D696

Water Absorption

<.01% 24 hours (ASTM D570)