HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, HDPE will comply with FDA 21 CFR177.1520. HDPE also has various applications for use medical products and devices. It has excellent resistance to chemicals, excellent toughness, and has an aesthetically pleasing glossy white finish. HDPE is a softer material than Nylon and much softer than Kynar. It is also less expensive than either of these two resins.

High Temperature Range 153°F
                                                                                                
Eldon James offers Natural HDPE fittings with lot traceability certificates. Most of our Natural HDPE Fittings are certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 51 & 61. Standard 61 is a certification for use with potable water and Standard 51 is a certification for food and beverage use.

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