LDPE vs HDPE: Which One Should You Go For?

Plastic Chemicals

Are you trying to get the right type of plastic for your business? If yes, you’ve come to the right place. With so many types of plastics out there, it can become a bit confusing about which one to choose for your business. To be precise, there are two major types that we will discuss today. These two types are LDPE (low-density polyethene) and HDPE (high-density polyethene). Though both are plastic, that means you’ll come across many similarities between the two. However, high-density polyethene also has many differences from low-density polyethene.

How They Differ

LDPE is produced through free-radical polymerization. That’s one reason why it’s a low-density type of plastic. Due to the fact that this type of plastic has the shortest and long chain branching, it prevents the molecular chain in crystalline form from packing tightly. The structure of LDPE makes it useful for a wide range of standard products that we use in our daily lives, to be precise, PP suppliers use LDPE for plastic bowls, plastic buckets, grocery bags and even plastic bottles.

On the other hand, when we talk about high-density polyethene, then that means that this type of plastic has less branching. This makes HDPE much more rigid and denser.If you require plastic to create a product stronger, this is types always a better option. PP suppliers use HDPE for products like toys, milk jugs, water pipes and even trash bins. Due to the durability of HDPE, it replaced cardboard while making fireworks. HDPE firework tunes are less likely to shatter in case of a firework malfunction. Regardless of how manufacturers are making these plastic types, you need to understand that apart from them being different, they still have one factor common amongst themselves, and that is that both are good plastics.

 LDPE and HDPE are two common polymers that can be used by any person.

Wrap Up

Though PP suppliers know that both these polymers are very important for various products. Therefore, they make both types to supply to their potential customers. If you are looking for high-quality plastic, you can always talk with our representative for guidance and help.