About this material
Polyethylene is classed by density and structure into HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE. HDPE is stiff and pressure resistant, which suits blow-moulded containers, closures and pipe; LDPE is soft and clear and goes mainly into film, shrink film and laminate substrates; LLDPE resists tearing and puncture better and is the usual choice for packaging and agricultural film. PE is tough, does not embrittle at low temperature and resists chemicals well, with the best processing behaviour and recycling compatibility of the commodity plastics — the base material of the packaging and houseware industries.
Typical applications
Blow-moulded containers and chemical drums, closures and bottles, packaging and laminate film, crates and pallets, pipe and fittings, woven bag tape, monofilament and netting.
