Plastic Industry Terms
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| Term | Definition |
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| Low-Density Polyethylene |
This term is generally considered to include polyethylenes ranging in density from about 0.915 to 0.925. In low density polyethylenes, the ethylene monomeric units are linked in random fashion, with the main chains having long and short side branches. This branching prevents the formation of a closely knit patter, resulting in material that is relatively soft, flexible and tough, and which will withstand moderate heat. |