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Latest revision as of 06:49, 16 May 2023
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a type of plastic often used in bottles and is captured as HDPE (2) in WikiWaste
HDPE (2) is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. It is one of the most versatile plastic polymers and thus used in a wide variety of applications such as[1]:
- plastic bottles (milk, bleach, Liquid washing containers),
- cutting boards,
- Utility piping
- cable insulation
- toys
- Ice cream tubs
- picnic ware
- household and kitchen ware
It is known for its outstanding tensile strength and large strength-to-density ratio,; HDPE (2) plastic has a high impact resistance and melting point[1], [2].
It can also be found in some rather unusual places[1]:
- wood plastic composites
- Snowboards
- plastic surgery, specifically skeletal and facial reconstruction
HDPE (2) is widely recycled via kerbside collection systems and can be recycled into pens and detergent bottles.
- HDPE Examples
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HDPE bottles -
Freshly Extruded 800mm HDPE Pipe -
Milk crate -
HDPE Construction safety net
Properties
- Stiffness, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture
Common Applications
- Water pipes, gas pipelines, electrical and communications conduits, buckets, milk and juice bottles, grocery bags, some toiletry bottles