CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Synonyms: High density polyethylene homopolymer, ethene homopolymer, HDPE, PE
Brief Description
HDPE is a medium molecular weight high density homopolymer. Typical applications include cast film for food overwrap and blending with LDPE to formulate medium to high density blends for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination. HDPE is used in products and packaging such as milk jugs, detergent bottles, margarine tubs, garbage containers and water pipes.
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