polyethene

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:plastic
polymer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:annualProduction over 100 million tonnes
gptkbp:biodegradable no
gptkbp:canBe extrusion
injection molding
blow molding
rotational molding
gptkbp:CASNumber 9002-88-4
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2H4)n
gptkbp:color translucent
gptkbp:densityType gptkb:high-density_polyethylene_(HDPE)
gptkb:linear_low-density_polyethylene_(LLDPE)
gptkb:low-density_polyethylene_(LDPE)
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hans_von_Pechmann
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1898
gptkbp:environmentalImpact plastic pollution
gptkbp:flammability flammable
gptkbp:hardness varies by type
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polyethene
gptkbp:mainAdditives gptkb:plasticizers
antioxidants
colorants
UV stabilizers
gptkbp:mainProducer gptkb:China
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:meltingPoint HDPE: 120–130°C
LDPE: 105–115°C
gptkbp:monomer ethylene
gptkbp:producedBy polymerization of ethylene
gptkbp:recyclingCode 4
gptkbp:resistantTo chemicals
moisture
impact
UV light
oxidizing acids
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:structure long chains of -CH2- units
gptkbp:tensileStrength varies by type
gptkbp:usedFor pipes
toys
containers
plastic bags
plastic bottles
packaging films
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4