Polyethylene is the most widely used plastic raw material in the world, and it takes place in almost everyone’s daily life.

The main area of ​​use is the packaging industry (plastic bags, films). Reasons for preference; low cost, durability from -40C to +130C, resistance to humidity and chemicals, types suitable for contact with food, being recyclable, workability with all thermoplastic methods.

Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic and takes its name from the monomer ethylene.

Its name is generally known as PE in the plastics industry. Its resistance to external factors and especially moisture, flexibility and superior chemical resistance can be counted as its general properties.

Containers, boxes, utensils, pipes and tubes, toys, cable insulation, packaging and packaging films are common uses of PE.

Polyethylene (PE) is classified as HDPE, MDPE, LDPE and LLDPE according to its density and chemical properties.