 DESCRIPTION: |
| A plastic
used predominately in film applications
due to its toughness, flexibility and relative
transparency, making it popular for use
in application where heat sealing is necessary. |
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| PROPERTIES: |
| Ease
of processing, barrier to moisture, strength/toughness,
flexibility and ease of sealing. |
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| PACKAGING
APPLICATIONS: |
| LDPE
is used for manufacturing breadbags, frozen-food
bags, squeezable bottles (e.g. honey and
mustard), fiber, tote bags, bottles, clothing,
furniture, carpet. LDPE is widely used
in wire and cable applications for its
properties and processing characteristics. |
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| APPLICATIONS
IN RECYCLED PRODUCTS: |
| Shipping
envelopes, garbage can liners, floor tiles,
furniture, films and sheets, composed bins,
paneling, trash cans, landscape timber
and lumber. |