HDPE is one of the most popular materials used in manufacturing today. It is used to make many different types of products in its pure form, and is often recycled to make a composite material for manufacturing as well. So what is HDPE and why is it so advantageous to our future?
HDPE is an acronym for High Density Polyethylene. It is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum.
HDPE is known for its large strength-to-density (maximum stress a material can withstand),it is the most environmentally stable of all plastics – giving off no harmful fumes into the environment.
HDPE is commonly used to make toys, food storage containers, marine products, drain pipe, food preparation products and outdoor signage.
