LDPE

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is a semi-rigid polymer with low crystallinity (~50-60%). The LDPE is composed of 4,000-40,000 carbon atoms, with many short branches. Compared to HDPE,

What are the properties of LDPE?

• LDPE Melting point: 105 to 115°C
• Density of LDPE: 0.910–0.940 g/cm³
• Chemical resistance of LDPE:
  • Good resistance to alcohols, dilute alkalis and acids
  • Limited resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, mineral oils, oxidizing agents and halogenated hydrocarbons
• Temperature resistance up to 80°C continuously and 95°C for shorter times.
• Low-cost polymer with good processability
• High impact strength at low temperature, good weatherability
• Excellent electrical insulating properties
• Very low water absorption FDA compliant
• Transparent in thin film formWhat are the applications of LDPE? LDPE uses majorly revolve around manufacturing containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, plastic bags for computer components, and various molded laboratory equipment. The most popular application of LDPE is plastic bags.

1. Packaging – Thanks to its low cost and good flexibility, LDPE is used in packaging industry for pharmaceutical and squeeze bottles, caps and closures, tamper evident, liners, trash bags, films for food packaging (frozen, dry goods, etc.), laminations etc. phermarcy bag, squeeze bottles, caps & closures    trash bags      films for food packaging

Pipes and Fittings – LDPE is used to manufacture water pipes and hoses for the pipes and fittings industry due to its plasticity and low water absorption. water pipes hoses fittings