Polyethylene (Polythene) is one of the worlds most popular plastics. - Flexible, translucent/waxy , weatherproof, good low temperature toughness (to -60 c), easy to process by most methods, low cost, good chemical and corrosion resistance. - Low moisture absorption - Easy to fabricate and machine - Low weight Applications: Chemical drums, jerricans, carboys, toys, picnic ware, household and kitchenware, cable insulation, carrier bags, food wrapping material.