LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
LDPE Raw Material
LDPE Raw Material(low density polyethylene) is a soft,
flexible, lightweight plastic material. LDPE is noted for its low
temperature flexibility, toughness, and corrosion resistance. It is
not suited for applications where stiffness, high temperature
resistance and structural strength are required. LDPE is often used
for orthotics and prosthetics. It has good chemical and impact
resistance and is easy to fabricate and form. LDPE Raw Material has
an excellent resistance to acids, bases and vegetable oils. Its
toughness, flexibility and relative transparency make it good for
packaging applications requiring heat-sealing.
LDPE Raw Material is used to make many thin, flexible products
like plastic bags for dry-cleaning, newspapers, bread, frozen
foods, fresh produce and garbage. Most shrink-wrap and stretch film
is also made out of LDPE, as well as coatings for paper milk
cartons and disposable beverage cups. Manufacturers also use LDPE
to create thin container lids, squeezable bottles and some
toys.
Soft and pliable
Easy to weld and heat seal
Good chemical resistance
Low moisture absorption
Impact resistance
Stain resistance
Applications Of LDPE Raw Material:
LDPE Raw Material is principally used for making films. It is
widely used in the production of agricultural film (mulching film
and shed film),packaging film (for use in packing candies,
vegetables and frozen food), blown film for packaging liquid (for
use in packaging milk,soy sauce, juice, bean curds and soy milk),
heavy-duty packaging bags, shrinkage packaging film, elastic film,
lining film, building-use film, general-purpose industrial
packaging film and food bags. LDPE Raw Material is also widely used
in the production of wire & cable insulation sheath.
Cross-linked LDPE is the main material used in the insulation layer
of high-voltage cables. LDPE is also used in the production of
injection-molded products (such as artificial flowers, medical
instruments, medicine and food packaging material) and
extrusion-molded tubes, plates, wire & cable coatings and
profiled plastic products. LDPE Raw Material is also used for
making blow-molded hollow products such as containers for holding
food, medicine, cosmetics and chemical products, and tanks.
Squeeze bottles
Toys
Carrier Bags
High Frequency Insulation
Chemical Tank Linings
Heavy Duty Sacks
General Packaging
Gas And Water Pipes
Recycling LDPE Raw Material
LDPE is an easily recyclable material and is collected by many
recycling programs in most area. For recycling purposes, this
material is identified by the resin ID code '4'. However, the
different forms of LDPE packaging (i.e. film and bag vs. rigid),
require different recycling channels. Rigid LDPE products such as
bottles, containers, caps and lids are typically accepted through
your traditional curbside recycling program. Flexible LDPE
products, however, can be dropped off at participating retail
stores in your area. Plastic Film Recycling, an organization
supported by the Flexible Film Recycling Group of the American
Chemistry Council, has put together a handy tool that allows you to
locate local drop-off centers where you can recycle your clean and
dry flexible LDPE products. Acceptable flexible LDPE materials
include retail bags, zip-top food storage bags, plastic overwrap,
and even plastic cereal box liners.
LDPE Raw Material Details:
LDPE Raw Material Injection Grade
Tests Value Unit
Melt Flow Rate (MFR) *5 g/*0min
Density 0.**2 g/cm3
Tensile Yield Strength 7 Mpa
Elongation at Break *5 %
Wien Softening Point *5 °C
Packing In *5 kg PP woven bags,*0MT/*0'FCL
LDPE Raw Material film grade
Tests Value Unit
Melt Flow Rate (MFR) 2 g/*0min
Density 0.***5 g/cm3
Tensile Strength 9 Mpa
Elongation at Break **0 %
Fish eye max(0.**2mm) *0 n/***0cm2
Stripes *0 cm/*0m3
Packing In *5 kg PP woven bags,*0MT/*0'FCL
What is the Difference Between LDPE and HDPE?
LDPE and its sister plastic, HDPE, are two of the most common
types of plastic on the market. They have a lot in common, and a
lot that separates them too.
Some of the similarities between the two are that they both
have low material weight and high impact strength. They are also
both highly recyclable, which is one of the most attractive
features of LDPE and HDPE. The fact that they can practically be
used again and again and then converted into useful and new
products after being discarded is a huge plus for businesses and
the environment.
Both LDPE and HDPE are also cheap to make and have a low cost
of manufacture and fabrication.
There are differences that set them apart too, though. For
example, LDPE is much softer and more flexible than HDPE. It also
has a lower melting point and is more transparent too. That means
that LDPE is more prone to cracking under pressure and
stress.
On the flip side of that, HDPE is more rigid and durable and
is better at chemical resistance. It has a higher melting point and
can withstand more brutal temperatures than LDPE.
While both LDPE and HDPE are recyclable, they cannot be
recycled together. LDPE is classified under recycling number 4, and
HDPE is recycling number 2. LDPE can be more difficult to recycle
as it is softer and can get caught up in the machinery needed.
Meanwhile, HDPE (often milk and juice cartons and other food
containers) is easier to transport.
When it comes to molding and shaping stronger and more durable
products, HDPE is much more useful and reliable than LDPE. Between
both HDPE and LDPE, these two types of plastics have all sorts of
industries covered - quite literally. With HDPE, they are able to
transport and package materials, while LDPE is able to cover and
coat and keep many perishables safe.
Without HDPE and LDPE, all sorts of foods and other precious
items would be lost.
LDPE is a very special type of plastic that is something many
people take for granted. You will remember the usefulness of LDPE
the next time you wrap up some food that you want to enjoy again
later.While there are a few disadvantages to LDPE plastics, the
good far outweighs the bad with this unique creation that is used
all over the world and throughout nearly every business. It is a
low-cost, low-energy and environmentally-friendly product that
creates a stronger shelf life for so many goods and makes life
much, much easier for everyone.
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