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Abbreviation term: HDPE

Description: Semi-crystalline, whitish, semi-translucent. Impact strength is high, and maintained at low temperatures. Poor gas barrier. Strong water vapor barrier. Stronger and stiffer than LDPE. Very good chemical and stress crack resistance.

Last updated on February 5, 2011 by Western Canada Enterprises