eFunda Polymers: Listing of Polyethylene (Marlex, Alathon, Hostalen)
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Polyethylene, also known as PE, has been mass-produced since 1939.
  - It is a thermoplastic polymer.
- Applications: The largest volume commodity plastic, PE is used in blow-molded beverage bottles, auto gas tanks, and extruded pipe.
- General properties: It has good toughness at low temperatures and is inexpensive.
- Trade Name: Marlex, Alathon, Hostalen.

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Specific Grades of Polyethylene
1. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, low and medium density, branched homopolymer.
2. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, low and medium density, linear copolymer.
3. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, ethylene / vinyl acetate, low density copolymer.
4. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, ethylene / ethyl acrylate, low density copolymer.
5. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, ethylene / methyl acrylate, low density copolymer.
6. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, high density homopolymer.
7. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, high density, rubber modified.
8. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, high density copolymer, low and medium molecular weight.
9. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, high density copolymer, high molecular weight.
10. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, high density, ultra high molecular weight.
11. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, high density, 30% glass fiber reinforced.
12. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, crosslinked, molding grade.
13. Polyethylene and ethylene copolymers, crosslinked, wire and cable grade.

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