Abstract

The aim of this work is to produce a low-density polyethylene composite filled with castor shell powder. This involves collection, preparation and chemical treatment of castor seed shell. The composite samples were prepared by compounding the treated and untreated castor powder with LDPE on the two- roll mill, and then followed by compression with the compressing molding machine. tests on tensile strength, flexural strength, hardness test, and impact test and water absorption properties were carried out to determine the properties and optimum results were obtained.