Medium density polyethylene

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Medium Density Polyethylene, or MDPE is a type of Polyethylene defined by a density range of 0.926 - 0.940 g/cc. It is less dense than HDPE, which is more common. MDPE can be produced by chromium/silica catalysts, Ziegler-Natta catalysts or metallocene catalysts.

For more information on Polyethylene in general, see Polyethylene.

Note: g/cc stands for grams per cubic centimeter.

C: Polyethylene | Types

Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene • High density polyethylene • Crosslinked high density polyethylene • Medium density polyethylene • Linear low density polyethylene • Low density polyethylene • Very low density polyethylene • Crosslinked polyethylene

See also: Thermoplastic • Thermosetting plastic

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Categories: Thermoplastics | Polyethylenes