Relationships Narrower Term:  Tyvek n. ~ A thermoplastic material made from polymerized ethylene. Notes:  Polyethylene film ranges from sparking clear to hazy and is easy to stretch but hard to tear. [..]

polymer of ethylene, 1862, from French polyéthylène; see poly- + ethylene. Related: Polyethylenic (1860).

One of the most common forms of plastic known for being tough, light, and flexible. Made of synthetic materials, polyethylene is commonly used in plastic bags, food containers, and other packaging. Re [..]

type of plastic that is flexible, easily molded, and used for packaging and insulation.

A common plastic used to make air and vapour barriers. Referred to by construction professionals in shortened form as "poly". Read more about loose-fill insulation and other insulation types in Keeping The Heat In - Chapter 3: Materials: 3.3.1 Choosing an air barrier material - Sheet material Polyethylene sheeting

Also known as polythene, this plastic material has excellent properties of electrical insulation.

A chemically stable, somewhat flexible, translucent waxy plastic with a low melting point, used in conservation to protect brittle paper because it is resistant to acid. Also used as a coating in pape [..]

A thermoplastic material having excellent electrical properties.

used for high speed applications and to provide a ‘no label’effect on Filmic labels

 – A thermoplastic resin with the formula (CH2

 – A tough, stretchy film having very good low-temperature characteristics. Polyester

PolyETHYLene is a very common, soft, plastic film - more specifically called Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE).

A chemically stable, highly flexible, transparent or translucent plastic. Used in preservation to make sleeves for photographic materials, among other uses.

(n) a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

 - A thermoplastic material composed of ethylene polymers. Polyethylene has excellent electrical and mechanical properties and is used an insulating material in cable.

Very frequently used cheap plastic out of the family of polyolefins with a linear structure of polymers. For most applcations it is used without additives and modifications. This favors a lot recycling and makes it harmless for humans and enviroment. Therefore it is a prefered material for packaging including food packaging. It is flamable and it b [..]

Polymer consisting of carbon and hydrogen, formed by polymerisation of ethene/ethylene

Thermoplastic film applied to paper to make it suitable for packaging; also applied to foodboard for liquid resistance.

Polyethylenes (PE) are the simplest synthetic polymers and the cheapest to produce. They are polymers of ethylene (see definition). Low-density polyethylenes (LDPE) are used to make plastic bags, garb [..]

A tough, flexible low cost plastic. Common applications are bags, film, and squeeze bottles. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is the most flexible. Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the toughe [..]

The most common plastic. Used in several products.

A family of insulating materials derived from polymerization of ethylene gas.  They are basically pure hydrocarbon resins with excellent dielectric properties.

A vinyl Polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density po [..]

Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic produced by the Chain polymerisation of ethylene gas. Polyethylene has a waxy surface. It is non-polar, opaque (milky to white translucent) and very tough. The ben [..]

A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density po [..]

A thermoplastic commodity heavily used in consumer products.

A thermoplastic polymer possessing light weight, good resistance to chemicals and moisture, and good insulating qualities, making it suitable for packaging and insulation.

Good old plastic. polyethylene is a blanket term that can be used to describe plastics of varying weights and strengths. Polyethylene was first used commercially in the 1930s.

A polymer of ethylene, especially any of various lightweight thermoplastics that are resistant to chemicals and moisture, have good insulating properties, and are used especially in packaging and insulation.

A polymer of ethylene, the same material that is used in plastic bags.

(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.