LLDPE

polymer

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer characterized by a linear backbone with short-chain branching, positioned between LDPE and HDPE in density and mechanical behavior. It is widely used in flexible films, tubing, and containers across packaging, agriculture, and consumer goods industries because its combination of toughness and elongation capability provides superior puncture resistance and flexibility compared to higher-density polyethylenes while maintaining good processability. Engineers select LLDPE when applications demand impact resistance, low-temperature flexibility, and stretch capability—making it the material of choice for stretch wrap films, agricultural mulch, squeezable bottles, and flexible tubing.

plastic film packagingstretch wrap and bundlingflexible tubing and hosesagricultural mulchsqueezable containersimpact-resistant containers

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Elongation at Break(εf)
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Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf)
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Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
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Young's Modulus(E)
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)
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Melting Point / Solidus(Tm)
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Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
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Thermal Conductivity(k)
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Refractive Index(n)
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.