In comparison to other plastic resins, polyethylenes have low strength, hardness, and rigidity, but have high ductility, impact strength, and low surface friction. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is ...

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Polyethylenes offer a wide range of properties due to differences in structure and molecular weight, and the Practical Guide gives the low down on the properties, including, amongst others, ...

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High and low density polyethylenes each represent 12 percent of global plastic use, according to the OECD. HDPE, invented in 1933 by British engineers, is used for toys, shampoo bottles ...