Working with Polyethylene

This booklet, fully illustrated with diagrams and property charts, introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of polyethylene plastics manufacturing. This easy to read publication provides information on the polyethylene plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. Included is a glossary of terms used on the shop floor and in customer order writing. This booklet brings the essential facts of polyethylene plastics manufacturing to the fingertips of all company personnel, eliminating hours of research through volumes of technical manuals.
Content:
Front Matter
• Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Chemically Speaking
• 3. Typical Applications
4. Production Methods
• 5. Glimpse of the Future
6. Physical Properties (Explained)
• Glossary
• Some Polyethylene Trade Names