LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a synthetic resin using a high pressure process via free radical
polymerization of ethylene and is therefore also called "high-pressure polyethylene". Since its
molecular chain has many long and short branches, LDPE is less crystalline than high-density
polyethylene (HDPE) and its density is lower. It features light, flexible, good freezing resistance and
impact resistance. LDPE is chemically stable. It has good resistance to acids (except strongly oxidizing
acids), alkali, salt, excellent electrical insulation properties. Its vapor penetration rate is low.
LDPE has high fluidity and good processability. It is suitable for being used in all types of
thermoplastic processing processes, such as injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding,
rotomolding, coatin