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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:plastic
polymer
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gptkbp:biodegradable
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non-biodegradable
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gptkbp:CASNumber
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9002-88-4
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gptkbp:chemicalFormula
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(C2H4)n
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gptkbp:chemicalResistance
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good
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gptkbp:clarity
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translucent
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gptkbp:color
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white
translucent
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gptkbp:competitor
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gptkb:LLDPE
HDPE
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gptkbp:density
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0.910–0.940 g/cm³
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gptkbp:discoveredBy
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gptkb:Imperial_Chemical_Industries
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gptkbp:discoveredIn
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1933
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact
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plastic pollution
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gptkbp:flammability
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flammable
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gptkbp:flexibility
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high
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gptkbp:fullName
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Low-Density Polyethylene
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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LDPE
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gptkbp:impactResistance
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high
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gptkbp:ISOStandard
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gptkb:ISO_1872-1
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gptkbp:mainMonomer
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ethylene
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gptkbp:market
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significant in packaging industry
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gptkbp:meltingPoint
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105–115 °C
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gptkbp:processability
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easy
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gptkbp:productionMethod
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free-radical polymerization
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gptkbp:recyclingCode
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4
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gptkbp:softeningPoint
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90–95 °C
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gptkbp:solubility
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insoluble in water
soluble in hydrocarbons
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gptkbp:structure
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highly branched
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gptkbp:tensileStrength
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8–12 MPa
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gptkbp:usedFor
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toys
containers
tubing
cable insulation
plastic bags
laminates
dispensing bottles
plastic wraps
coatings for paper milk cartons
wash bottles
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gptkbp:UVResistance
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poor
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gptkbp:waterAbsorption
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very low
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:low-density_polyethylene
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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