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[[LDPE (4)]] ([[wikipedia:Low-density polyethylene|low density polyethylene]]) is a soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material. [[LDPE (4)]] is noted for its low temperature flexibility, toughness, and corrosion resistance<ref name="CURB">[https://www.curbellplastics.com/ResearchSolutions/Materials/LDPE#:~:text=LDPE%20(low%20density%20polyethylene)%20is,%2C%20toughness%2C%20and%20corrosion%20resistance.&text=LDPE%20has%20good%20chemical%20and,easy%20to%20fabricate%20and%20form/ Curbell Plastics]</ref>. It is not suited for applications where stiffness, high temperature resistance and structural strength are required. It is often used for orthotics and prosthetics. [[LDPE (4)]] has good chemical and impact resistance and is easy to fabricate and form<ref name="CURB" />. | [[LDPE (4)]] ([[wikipedia:Low-density polyethylene|low density polyethylene]]) is a soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material. [[LDPE (4)]] is noted for its low temperature flexibility, toughness, and corrosion resistance<ref name="CURB">[https://www.curbellplastics.com/ResearchSolutions/Materials/LDPE#:~:text=LDPE%20(low%20density%20polyethylene)%20is,%2C%20toughness%2C%20and%20corrosion%20resistance.&text=LDPE%20has%20good%20chemical%20and,easy%20to%20fabricate%20and%20form/ Curbell Plastics]</ref>. It is not suited for applications where stiffness, high temperature resistance and structural strength are required. It is often used for orthotics and prosthetics. [[LDPE (4)]] has good chemical and impact resistance and is easy to fabricate and form<ref name="CURB" />. | ||
====Properties==== | |||
:Ease of processing; strength; flexibility; ease of sealing; moisture barrier. | |||
====Common Applications==== | |||
:Frozen food bags; squeezable bottles, e.g. honey, mustard; cling films; flexible container lids. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 12:35, 25 October 2021
LDPE ( Low Density Polyethylene) is a type of plastic often used in plastic bags and wrapping material that is captured as LDPE (4) in WikiWaste.
LDPE (4) (low density polyethylene) is a soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material. LDPE (4) is noted for its low temperature flexibility, toughness, and corrosion resistance[1]. It is not suited for applications where stiffness, high temperature resistance and structural strength are required. It is often used for orthotics and prosthetics. LDPE (4) has good chemical and impact resistance and is easy to fabricate and form[1].
Properties
- Ease of processing; strength; flexibility; ease of sealing; moisture barrier.
Common Applications
- Frozen food bags; squeezable bottles, e.g. honey, mustard; cling films; flexible container lids.