High-density polyethylene is a thermoplastic polymer formed by multiple units of ethylene (Ethylene oxide is a gas with disinfectant properties against bacteria, fungi and viruses. It is used as a pesticide in agriculture and its use in food is prohibited in the European Union since 1981, since it is capable of eliminating undesirable microorganisms and can damage human DNA).
High-density polyethylene is also known by its acronym in English HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and in Spanish PEAD (polietileno de alta densidad).
Among its main characteristics and properties is its rigidity and resistance, which become important advantages, since it is a material resistant to impacts, with efficient traction and resistance to exposure to high temperatures (both low and high). Its resistance is not only physical, since it is not attacked by acids or solvents.
This material is colorless and to some extent opaque, it has the facility to be suitable for printing, painting and even gluing on it, since it allows a wide range of customization options. It is a material that is easily processed by the injection or extrusion method. HDPE is a RECYCLABLE material, especially by mechanical and thermal recycling, to which the PLASTIC 2.
Among its applications and uses: it is a perfect material to manufacture multiple objects, such as pipes, carafes, cleaning products, caps or lids of some containers, tables, chairs, etc.
A key factor is that its resistance to high and low temperatures to which it can be exposed, helps the manufacture of pipes for fluids and geothermal contents of HDPE / PEAD. And in turn, it is capable of housing different types of chemicals, it is very common to find it in containers for cleaning or hygiene products. You will usually find it used in containers and caps for medicines, cosmetic containers made of high density polyethylene.
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