Very low density polyethylene

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Very Low Density Polyethylene (VLDPE) is defined by a density range of 0.880 - 0.915 g/cc. is a substantially linear polymer, with high levels of short chain branches, commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with short-chain alpha-olefins (e.g. 1-butene, 1-hexene, and 1-octene). VLDPE is most commonly produced using metallocene catalysts due to the greater co-monomer incorporation exhibited by these catalysts. VLDPE’s are used for hose and tubing, ice and frozen food bags, food packaging and stretch wrap, as well as impact modifiers when blended with other polymers.

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: Polyolefins | Polyethylenes