Our recycled plastic lumber consists of high-&density polyethylene (HDPE), UV-inhibited pigment systems, foaming compounds and selected process additives. The high-&density polyethylene raw material utilized is derived from post-consumer bottle waste such as milk containers. This material is cleaned in a decontamination process to a high purity level, which removes contaminants such as food residue, paper and adhesives. It is then compounded into a rigid board stock material with the resulting finished product containing over 901/o recycled post-consumer waste by weight. Because the lumber is made with a single, purified polymer, it is manufactured to exacting, reproducible specifications. It has exceptional resistance to moisture, corrosive substances, insects and other environmental stresses. It does not absorb moisture, therefore it will not rot, splinter or crack. Additionally, the product requires no waterproofing, staining or similar maintenance when used in exterior applications.

 Out plastic lumber has excellent weathering resistance; however, as with other polyolefins, the material will fade slightly over the service life of the product. Accelerated weathering tests in accordance with ASTM E838, indicates that our lumber is very color stable, with a reflectance of .91 on scale of 0-100, after approximately I million Langleys of exposure (about three years in most of Northern America). This stability is achieved with the use of pigment systems that are resistant to breakdown by radiant energy. hindered amino polymer stabilizers are also incorporated in the lumber compound to resist degradation of physical properties.

Additional Information

 Out lumber has a melt temperature of approximately 620 degrees F. It has a higher flash point than wood and it must be exposed to a severe combustion source for a longer period than wood to ignite the product, However, like wood when exposed to a combustion source for a long enough period  it will bum. Should a flame occur, extinguishing media should be a dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water.
 

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