polyethylene
polymerPolyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic polymer produced by the polymerization of ethylene, available in several molecular weight grades (LDPE, HDPE, UHMWPE) that determine its stiffness and impact resistance. It is one of the most widely produced and economical plastics, used extensively in packaging films, containers, pipes, and flexible tubing due to its excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and ease of processing. Engineers select polyethylene for applications requiring good toughness, environmental durability, and cost-effectiveness, particularly where moderate temperatures and non-structural loads are involved.
plastic film and bagswater and gas pipingfood contact containersflexible tubing and hosesgeomembranes and linerselectrical insulation
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?FDA?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | — | HV | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | K | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | K | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | K | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | W/(m·K) | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.