LDPE - low-density polyethylene

Description

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a flexible, odourless, transparent and 100% recyclable thermoplastic polymer used in products such as grocery/garbage bags, fruit juice containers and stretch film. Its flexibility, toughness and corrosion resistance, combined with a low-cost and highly efficient production process, make it an attractive choice for technical applications, fuelling demand for the production of millions of tonnes of LDPE every year.

Properties and features

Semi-rigid

Less rigid than HDPE, LDPE is easy to deform and therefore mainly suited to applications requiring a certain degree of malleability.

Translucent

Naturally translucent, it can be used in applications requiring a certain amount of light transmission.

High resistance

LDPE has good impact resistance and good mechanical strength, making it robust enough for many applications such as coatings and flexible packaging.

Low water absorption

LDPE is an ideal material for applications exposed to humidity down to -75°F.

Low coast

Its low production cost and recyclability make it a popular choice for many applications.

Applications

Packaging

Sacks and bags, food packaging, coatings.

Geomembranes

Agricultural applications (irrigation tanks, storage basins) and landfill liners to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.

Toys

Soft toys (inflatables, bath toys and others) and educational toys (puzzles, lightweight building blocks, etc).

Films

Agricultural, industrial and packaging films.

Flasks

Cosmetics and food (bottles for sauces and condiments).