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.