Common Uses and Applications For HDPE

HDPE is suitable for both outdoor and industrial uses.  It is valued for its cleanliness and durability, as well as its ability to repel dirt, moisture, and chemicals. Below we present 4 common uses for HDPE:

1. Plastic Bottles: Water bottles are a common way for individuals to become familiar with durable plastic. HDPE is ideal for blow molding applications, particularly in food and beverage containers, because it does not leak into the contents of the bottles.  Also, HDPE is recyclable, making it an excellent alternative for these highly throwaway items.
2. Toys: HDPE is UV resistant, which protects toys from the harmful and bleaching impacts of rays.
3. Chemical containers: HDPE’s chemical resistance makes it ideal for laundry, shampoo, conditioner, home detergents, motor oil, antifreeze, and recycling bins. Colored or tinted bottles provide a higher strength.
4. Piping systems: HDPE pipe grade sheet has a greater molecular weight than the regular HDPE utilized in the previous instances. This strength, along with its UV resistance, makes it suitable for pipe and outdoor use.  As previously stated, HDPE can be heated to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and can withstand brief temperature spikes of up to 80 degrees Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit), making it ideal for plumbing.  Not to add its resilience to most chemical reactions.