High-density polyethylene
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high-density-polyethylene-166-10060631
title:
High-density polyethylene
text:
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyethylene high-density (PEHD) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer ethylene. It is sometimes called "alkathene" or "polythene" when used for HDPE pipes. With a high strength-to-density ratio, HDPE is used in the production of plastic bottles, corrosion-resistant piping, geomembranes and plastic lumber. HDPE is commonly recycled, and has the number "2" as its resin identification code. In 2008, the global HDPE market reached a volume of more
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Class of polyethylenes
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-density_polyethylene
date created:
2005-05-19T22:13:37Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T21:16:08Z
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