POLYETHYLENE- ▸ Packaging film: LDPE and LLDPE films for packaging and liners.
- ▸ Containers: HDPE blow-molded bottles and containers.
- ▸ Pipe: HDPE pressure and gravity pipe.
- ▸ Wire and cable: Insulation and jacketing.
- ▸ Molded goods: Injection-molded housewares and closures.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Polyethylene (PE, CAS 9002-88-4) is a thermoplastic polymer of ethylene supplied in primary forms such as pellets and powder. Grades span low-density (LDPE/LLDPE) and high-density (HDPE) resins for films, blow-molded containers, pipe, and injection-molded goods. It is among the highest-volume commodity plastics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is polyethylene used for?
Polyethylene (PE, CAS 9002-88-4) is a high-volume thermoplastic used for packaging film (LDPE/LLDPE), blow-molded HDPE bottles and containers, pressure and gravity pipe, wire and cable insulation, and injection-molded goods. Grade selection (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE) is driven by the end application.
What is the difference between polyethylene and polypropylene?
Both are polyolefin thermoplastics but differ in monomer and properties: PE (ethylene) offers toughness and chemical resistance for films, pipe, and containers, while polypropylene (propylene) has a higher melting point and stiffness. Specify the resin and grade for your process.
What forms and grades is polyethylene supplied in?
PE is supplied in primary forms such as pellets and powder, spanning low-density (LDPE/LLDPE) and high-density (HDPE) resin grades. Confirm density class, melt index, and form when requesting a quote.
What is the chemical formula of polyethylene?
Polyethylene is a polymer of ethylene with the repeating unit (C2H4)n; CAS 9002-88-4. Specific molecular weight and density are set by the resin grade.
What is the cost of bulk polyethylene resin?
Resin pricing tracks density class, grade, and order volume. Request a current quote from RawSource specifying LDPE/LLDPE/HDPE, melt index, and form (pellet or powder); a CoA and SDS accompany each shipment.
