Polyethylene

Polyethylene is a polymer a thermoplastic that is among the most widely produced and used plastics in the world. It is composed of repeating ethylene units (CH₂=CH₂), which polymerise under various pressure and temperature conditions to form long chains. Depending on the polymerisation process and the conditions under which it is synthesised, polyethylene can vary in densityThe polyethylene is a polyethylene with different molecular structure and mechanical properties, giving rise to different types, such as high performance polyethylene. density (HDPE), low density (LDPE) and density low linear (LLDPE).

Polyethylene is characterised by its chemical resistance, durabilityIt is also flexible (in some forms) and resistant to moisture. These properties make it ideal for a wide range of applications, including food packaging, bottles, plastic bags, toys, pipes, and as an insulator in cables and wires.