Table 1.
Characteristics and properties of palm stearin and LDPE binders.
| Binders | Chemical Structure | Content (wt.%) | Melting Point (°C) | Decomposition Range (°C) | Tensile Strength (kgf/cm2) | Tensile Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm stearin | CH3(CH2)14COOH | 60 | 57.6 | 340.5–460.6 | – | – |
| LDPE | (C2H4)n | 40 | 110.2 | 385.5–505.3 | 110 | 400 |