HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) packaging is commonly used in many forms including bags, bottles, carboys and containers. HDPE is a commodity plastic derived from fossil fuels and is the most widely used types of plastic. The following reviews the properties of HDPE and how it lends itself to a variety of end uses in packing, type of packaging and applications and markets where HDPE packing is used.
1) Properties of HDPE
HDPE packaging is a plastic with many applications in packaging due to its unique blend of properties. It is a hydrocarbon polymer created in a catalytic process that results in a final product containing a number of beneficial properties, including a high tensile strength, that complement many packaging needs. As it has been well-studied over the years, its properties are well documented. These properties include:
Resistance to many solvents and chemicals including grease and oil
Tough at low temperatures
Impact resistant
Good barrier
High stiffness
Lightweight
High tensile strength
Leakproof
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