---
type: lookup
id: hdpe
asset: process-compatibility-coatings-adhesives-treatments
title: "HDPE — Galvanic series and surface energy of engineering materials"
sources:
  - https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/
source_quote: "HDPE | 30–32 | Untreated | Yes | Dyne pens | Common in packaging |"
generated: true
verified: false
harvested: 2026-08-04
stale_after: 2028-08-03
material: "HDPE"
surface_energy_dyne_cm: "30–32"
condition: "Untreated"
needs_treatment: "Yes"
---
**Material:** HDPE

**Surface energy (dyne/cm):** 30–32

**Condition:** Untreated

**Needs treatment?:** Yes

> HDPE | 30–32 | Untreated | Yes | Dyne pens | Common in packaging |

Source: <https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/>