Polyethylene(LDPE)

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is the abbreviation of the English words Low-density polyethylene. It is the first type of polyethylene. Low density polyethylene has high chemical resistance. For this reason, it is frequently preferred in the field of coating and protection. It has protective properties against heat and moisture. Low density polyethylene has more branching than high density polyethylene. Therefore, its intermolecular bond is weak. It has low tensile strength and high elasticity. It is resistant to breaking. It is not affected by chemicals.

Low density polyethylene production takes place under very high pressure and at medium temperature (420 – 570 K). Low density polyethylene is available in the density range of 0.910 – 0.940 g/cm. Its melting point is 120°C. Its maximum usable temperature is known to be 80°C. It is inert at room temperature except for high oxidation factors. All in flexible, translucent or focal variations. It has a very strong structure. It has a wrinkle-free structure.