High density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bags Singapore and Malaysia

HDPE

Description

High-density polyethene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer ethylene.

HDPE is the material that is rapidly gaining popularity, and now leading among the PE materials in terms of market size. HDPE has excellent strength and density parameters, which allows businesses to use it in the production of a wide range of packaging materials

The fact that HDPE is widely and easily recyclable is another major factor, contributing to it recently becoming the most popular polyethene film on the market. HDPE has the number “2” as its resin identification code.

HDPE Plastic Bags Singapore
The strength combined with lightweight is what makes HDPE such a good, and so versatile, polymer. The packaging material is very impact-resistant and weather-resistant.

Key Features

Benefits of HDPE Plastic Bags

  • Semi-rigid – Although known for its flexibility and ability to mould into various shapes, HDPE is slightly more rigid than other materials such as LDPE. This property makes the material often used for products that require stiff packaging such as water bottles, detergent bottles, food storage containers, milk jugs, pipes and many more.
  • Excellent abrasion and impact resistance – The physical properties of HDPE ensures that maximum protection is provided to goods, preventing damage to the inner content of the packaging.
  • Chemical and corrosion-resistant – Not only is HDPE capable of protecting a wide range of chemicals, with diluted alkalis, acids, grease and alcohols proven to be most effective. Furthermore, this durable plastic is also corrosion-resistant, allowing it to resist mould, rotting and mildew.
  • Waterproof and electrical insulator – HDPE features waterproof properties, preventing moisture damage from occurring to both the material itself and the inner content of the packaging. Furthermore, its excellent electrical and mechanical property, together with high abrasion and tear resistance, makes it the ideal packaging material for products that require isolation and protection from high voltage.
  • Safe for contact with food products – HDPE is an industrial-grade, NSF, FDA and USDA-approved material, making it applicable to package, protect and come in contact with various food products.
  • Environmentally-friendly – Although HDPE plastic usually comes in rigid form packaging products due to its physical properties, it is still highly recyclable, and is commonly used to assemble toy products.

Application

Applications of HDPE Plastic bags (Singapore)

Categorised and identified by recycling code 2, HDPE is suitable for various industrial applications. These applications include toys, chemical containers and pipe systems. However, the primary use of HDPE revolves around the creating of packaging solutions such as plastic bottles, laundry bags, air pillows, etc, which provides extreme impact strength to protect the inner composition of products due to the materials semi-rigid property. HDPE can also be used to produce other forms of packaging products, including plastic bags, garbage bags, laundry bags and grocery bags.

Selection Guide

Types of HDPE

  1. Biodegradable (Plant-based and Oxo)
  2. Anti Static
  3. Heavy Duty Shrink Wrap
  4. Food Grade Packaging
  5. Ultra Violet
  6. Fire Retardant
  7. Shopping Bags

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