HDPE Plastic Recycling
HDPE is an abbreviation for high-density polyethylene. It is often used for the production of plastic bottles, corrosion resistant pipes, geo-membranes and artificial timber, decking and cladding. It has a very high strength to density ratio and can range in density from 930 to 970 kg/m cubed.
Chemical Resistance:
- HDPE has excellent resistance to both diluted and concentrated acids and alcohols.
- HDPE has good resistance to vegetable oils, ketones and aldehydes.
- HDPE has moderate resistance to mineral oils, oxidizing agents, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- HDPE has low resistance to halogenated hydrocarbons.
- Unlike LDPE and MDPE, HDPE can has moderate resistance to camphor oil.
HDPE Applications:
- Plastic ropes and netting
- Disposable protective suits
- Plastic mailing envelopes
- Flexible pipes
- Corrugated pipes
- Plastic chairs and stools
- Bottle crates
- Toys and playground equipment
- Some bottles and cartons
- Fuel containers