Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)

Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is defined by a density range of 0.915-0.925 g/cm3. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is substantially linear polymer with significant numbers of short branches, commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with sort chain alpha olefins (for example, 1-butene, 1-hexene and 1-octene). Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) has higher tensile strength than Linear density polyethylene (LDPE), it exhibits higher impact and puncture resistance than Linear density polyethylene (LDPE). Lower thickness (gauge) films can be blown, compared with Linear density polyethylene (LDPE), with better enviromental stress cracking resistance but is not as easy to process. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is used in packaging, particularly film for bags and sheets. Lower thickness may be used compared to Linear density polyethylene (LDPE). Cable covering, toys, lids, buckets, containers and pipe. While other applications are available, Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is used predominantly in film applications due to its toughness, flexibility and relative transparency.