Low Density Poly Ethylene (LDPE); Ideal To Use across Various End-Use Industries, such as Packaging, Construction, and Automotive
Low density poly ethylene (LDPE) is a thermoplastic made
from the monomer ethylene. It is mainly used in film applications for both
packaging and non-packaging applications. LDPE is the oldest and most mature of
the polyethylenes (PE). Low density poly ethylene (LDPE) offers high
flexibility and superior resistance property, making it ideal to use across various
end-use industries, such as packaging, construction, and automotive. Moreover,
LDPE is widely used for the packaging of dairy products, sweets, snacks, and
frozen/baked food products.
The production cost of low
density poly ethylene (LDPE) is almost ten times less than that of
nylon, PET, and polystyrene due to the high availability of raw feedstock and
large production volumes. Thus, there is an increasing demand for LDPE in various
end-use industries. LDPE is one of the major materials used in the construction
industry. Thus, with the rapidly growing construction industry, the demand for LDPE
is also increasing. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the
United States, India, and China, are expected to account for almost 60% of all
global growth in the construction sector by 2025.
It is used in construction as window films, vapor retarders,
flooring and counter top protection, and even in roofing. Polyethylene sheet
can be used to cover building materials, seal off rooms, and be used in lead
abatement projects. Moreover, low density poly ethylene (LDPE) exhibits
flexibility, chemical resistance, and waterproofing capabilities. It is used in
the manufacture of a wide range of products, including grocery bags, plastic
wrap and film, flexible packaging material, and injection molded parts. It is a
soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material; noted for its toughness, low
temperature flexibility, and corrosion resistance.
LDPE have low tensile strength but high flexibility and
offer superior resistance property to chemical and electricity, makes it ideal
to use across various end-use industries. Moreover, its renewability and
insulation form electrical properties has led to the expansion of the application
of the low density poly ethylene (LDPE) in end-use industries worldwide.
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