Description
- PE is one of main items in plastic resins team. It has properties such as hardness, slippery, softness, flexibility, non-rusting, easy to shape and color, etc. It is one of the most popular type of plastics.
Classification
- HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) – Over 0.940
- LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) – Below 0.930
- LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) – Below 0.940
Application
HDPE
- Injection : households, crate, pallet, etc
- Blow moulding : cosmetic bottles, detergent bottles, etc
- Yarn – fishing net, woven bag, tarpaulin, etc
- Extrusion(film) : greenhouse film, plastic bags, etc
- Extrusion(pipe) : potable water pipe, sewage pipe, gas pipe, etc
LDPE
- Extrusion(film) : agricultural film, packaging film, etc
- Injection : cap, closure, etc
LLDPE
- Extrusion(film) : agricultural film, food packaging film, etc
- Rotational moulding : water tank, chemical tank, etc
Market Update
- NYMEX: US gas futures lower despite tighter balances
- USITC determination on fatty acids from Indonesia, Malaysia likely to raise costs, further tighten US markets
- India announces green ammonia deals, aims to cut imports
- China’s export halt marks potential shift in ammonia price trend
- LNG charter rates fairly stable but Pacific premium eroding
- Plant status: China's Tianjin Bohua Yongli cuts acetic acid run rate to 40%
- Update to ICIS Topics: US-Iran conflict - impact on chemicals and energy
- Plant status: Thailand’s TPI Polene cuts EVA output in Apr; duration uncertain
- ICIS GRAPHIC: How Asian countries responded to energy shortage in March
- ICIS GRAPHIC: How Asian countries responded to energy shortage in March