High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a polyethylene thermoplastic sheet and is a derivative of petroleum. HDPE is very strong and has very high chemical and corrosion resistance and can be used for a variety of applications. Generally black, natural (white) and yellow in colour and is also availalble in other colours on request but is subject to minimum order quantities.
Typical Applications:
HDPE is resistant to many different solvents and has a wide variety of applications, including:
- Containment of certain chemicals
- Chemical-resistant piping systems
- Geothermal heat transfer piping systems
- Natural gas distribution pipe systems, water pipes and pipe fittings
- Root barriers
- Corrosion protection for steel pipelines
- Bottles suitable for use as refillable bottles