Polymer PE

What It Is & Characteristics

Chemical resistant plastic that can come in low, medium, and high-density forms. Physical characteristics depend on density.

Polyethylene (PE) is a diverse polymer that can be manufactured to be a low molecular wax on one end of the spectrum to a highly crystalline ultra-high molecular weight (UHMWPE) polyethylene on the other. Several other forms are common as well including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), medium-density polyethylene (MDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Polyethylene has good impact properties, good chemical resistance, provides an acceptable moisture barrier and has excellent cold weather properties.

Typical Uses

PE is an incredibly versatile material that is used for items such as bread & cereal bags, shampoo bottles and milk jugs where its low temperature toughness is valued. Additionally, PE is useful in the pharmaceutical market, as it's used for containers, caps, and closures for different bottles. It's also used in consumer housewares and in the construction industry for thermoforming.

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