| PE Generics |
- HDPE
- LDPE
- LLDPE
- EVA
- PE, Unspecified
- MDPE
- HDPE, HMW
- LMDPE
- XLPE
- Etc...
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| Typical PE Applications |
| - Film
- Packaging
- Bags
- Piping
- Containers
- Industrial Applications
- Packaging, Food
- Household Goods
- Laminates
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| Advantages of PE
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- Processability, Good
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Copolymer
- Antioxidant
- ESCR, High (Stress Crack Resist.)
- Density, Low
- Impact Resistance, Good
- Density, High
- Stiffness, Good
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| Disadvantages of
PE |
- High thermal expansion
- Poor weathering resistance
- Subject to stress cracking
- Difficult to bond
- Flammable
- Poor temperature capability
- Low strength/stiffness |
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