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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:plastic
polymer
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gptkbp:abbreviation
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gptkb:LDPE
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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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high
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gptkbp:clarity
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translucent
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gptkbp:color
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colorless or white
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gptkbp:contrastsWith
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high-density polyethylene
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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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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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low-density polyethylene
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gptkbp:lessCrystallineThan
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high-density polyethylene
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gptkbp:lessDenseThan
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high-density polyethylene
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gptkbp:mainMonomer
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ethylene
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gptkbp:meltingPoint
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105–115 °C
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gptkbp:moreFlexibleThan
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high-density polyethylene
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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:softerThan
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high-density polyethylene
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gptkbp:solubility
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insoluble in water
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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:toxicity
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generally considered non-toxic
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gptkbp:usedFor
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gptkb:research_institute
toys
containers
tubing
plastic bags
plastic films
coatings for wires and cables
dispensing bottles
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gptkbp:UVResistance
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poor
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:plastic
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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