LDPE
LDPE
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic is a high clarity material commonly used for producing shopping bags and food wrapping.

LDPE is a soft and flexible, high clarity plastic commonly used in applications for wrapping food products like bread, meat and poultry, Available in a milky color, this film has a good moisture barrier and is food safe. Similar to the saran wrap you'll have at home, LDPE film keeps products in place and fresh.


Plastic Recycling Chart:

Resin Identification Codeimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.png
AbbreviationPET or PETEHDPEPVCLDPEPPPSOTHERPLA
Polymer Name

Polyethylen

Terephthalate

High-Density

Polyethylene

Polyvinyl

Chloride

Low-Density

Polyethylene

PolypropylenePolystyreneAll Other PlasticsPolylactic Acid
Recyclable

Commonl

Recycled

Commonly

Recycled

Somethims

Recycled

Somethims

Recycle

Occasionally

Recycled

Commonly

Recycled

(but diffcult to do)

Difficult to

Recycle

Compostable
% Recycled Annually36%30~35%<1%6%3%34%LowLow

Time to

Decompose

5~10 years100 yearsnever500~1000 years20~30 years50 yearsnever6 months
Toxicity LevelHighLowHighLowLowHighHigh-

Max

Temperature

70°C (158°F)120°C (248°F)70°C (158°F)80°C (176°F)135°C (275°F)90°C (194°F)135°C (275°F)150°C (302°F)

Brittleness

Temperature

-40°C (-40°F)-100°C (-148°F)-30°C (-22°F)-100°C (-148°F)0°C (32°F)-20°C (-4°F)-135°C (-211°F)60°C (140°F)