Low Density Polyethylene Resin (LDPE)

Low Density Polyethylene Resin (LDPE)

Within the polyethylene family, LDPE is the lower-density, more branched branch, which gives it a soft, flexible character—a clear contrast to the stiffness of HDPE.
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Jiangsu Kingsder New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of low density polyethylene resin (ldpe) in China. We are committed to providing high quality and UL recognized plastic raw materials to global clients. If you're going to wholesale cheap low density polyethylene resin (ldpe), welcome to get quotation and free sample from our factory. We also accept customized orders.

 

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Within the polyethylene family, LDPE is the lower-density, more branched branch, which gives it a soft, flexible character-a clear contrast to the stiffness of HDPE. It feels soft, resists low temperatures, handles chemicals well, molds easily, and offers relatively good clarity among polyolefins, all at a low cost, which makes it the workhorse for films, packaging, and flexible products. Low Density Polyethylene Resin (LDPE) shows up almost everywhere-shopping bags, food packaging film, shrink film, stretch wrap, squeeze-bottle liners, agricultural film, and everyday goods that need soft cushioning.

 

Its key differences from HDPE and LLDPE lie in density, flexibility, and clarity. LDPE has the lowest density and the better softness and transparency, but it gives up strength, rigidity, and heat resistance compared with HDPE. Versus LLDPE, LDPE is easier to process but somewhat lower in strength. So choose based on the use: for soft, clear, low-temperature-friendly film and packaging, LDPE fits better; for strength, stiffness, and load bearing, look toward HDPE or LLDPE instead.

 

For grades, we offer LDPE solutions based on imported resins such as SABIC and Covestro, as well as domestic material from Wanhua, Daphoon, and Lihuayi, selected to your melt flow, clarity, and application needs, and we support small trial runs and full production. If needed, we can add UV resistance, anti-blocking, and other additive options to better suit film or outdoor use. LDPE flows well and suits blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion with a wide processing window.

 

Processing Low Density Polyethylene Resin (LDPE) is very forgiving on drying-most grades run as-is, though a simple dry is wise if moisture has crept in, to keep film surfaces clean. When blowing film, coordinate melt temperature and take-off speed to avoid uneven surfaces or gels. Because density and crystallinity are low, shrinkage is relatively small, so tooling design is more forgiving. For applications needing higher strength, note that LDPE is limited on rigidity on its own; consider blending with HDPE or switching to LLDPE to balance softness and strength.

 

Product Specifications


SABIC® LDPE HP2023JN | REGION: GLOBAL

PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS
Melt Flow Rate, 190°C / 2.16 kg 2.0 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Density at 23°C 923 kg/m³ ASTM D1505
Slip / Antiblock Agent Contains - SABIC
Haze 8 % ASTM D1003
Gloss, 45° 61 % ASTM D2457
Tensile Stress at Break, MD 20 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Stress at Break, TD 15 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Strain at Break, MD 300 % ASTM D882
Tensile Strain at Break, TD 588 % ASTM D882
Tensile Stress at Yield, MD 12 MPa ASTM D882
Tensile Stress at Yield, TD 12 MPa ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD 235 MPa ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD 271 MPa ASTM D882
Tear Resistance, MD 15 g/µm ASTM D1922
Tear Resistance, TD 11 g/µm ASTM D1922
Dart Impact, F50 2 g ASTM D1709
Vicat Softening Temperature 92 °C ASTM D1525
Barrel Temperature 160 - 190 °C SABIC
Blow Up Ratio 2.0 - 3.0 - SABIC
    *Take SABIC HP2023JN as an example

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