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'''HDPE''' ([[wikipedia:High-density polyethylene|High Density Polyethylene]]) is a type of [[plastic]] often used in bottles and is captured as [[HDPE (2)]] in WikiWaste | '''HDPE''' ([[wikipedia:High-density polyethylene|High Density Polyethylene]]) is a type of [[plastic]] often used in bottles and is captured as [[HDPE (2)]] in WikiWaste | ||
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*plastic surgery, specifically skeletal and facial reconstruction | *plastic surgery, specifically skeletal and facial reconstruction | ||
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File:HDPE bottles.jpg|250px|HDPE bottles | |||
File:Freshly Extruded 800mm HDPE Pipe at Acu-Tech Piping Systems.png|Freshly Extruded 800mm HDPE Pipe | |||
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File:HDPE Construction safety net.jpg|HDPE Construction safety net | |||
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:Stiffness, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture | :Stiffness, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 19 October 2021
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a type of plastic often used in bottles and is captured as HDPE (2) in WikiWaste
HDPE (2) is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. It is one of the most versatile plastic polymers and thus used in a wide variety of applications such as plastic bottles (milk, bleach, Liquid washing containers), cutting boards, piping, cable insulation, toys, picnic ware, household and kitchen ware and carrier bags[1]. It is known for its outstanding tensile strength and large strength-to-density ratio,; HDPE (2) plastic has a high impact resistance and melting point[1], [2].
It can also be found in some rather unusual places[1]:
- wood plastic composites
- Snowboards
- plastic surgery, specifically skeletal and facial reconstruction
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HDPE bottles
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Freshly Extruded 800mm HDPE Pipe
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Milk crate
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HDPE Construction safety net
Properties
- Stiffness, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture
Common Applications
- Water pipes, gas pipelines, electrical and communications conduits, buckets, milk and juice bottles, grocery bags, some toiletry bottles