Overview Key Applications There is no doubt that the excellent combination of properties makes polyethylene an ideal material for diverse applications across industries. Further, it can be engineered according to the end-use requirements. Among more than 6800 Polyethylene grades available today in the market, you can find PE uses in the following applications. Packaging bottles & films - HDPE is widely used to manufacture crates, trays, bottle caps, drums, etc. While LDPE is majorly used in films, plastic bags, trash bags, and other food packaging materials. Medical and healthcare - Used to create medical products such as patches, personal protective equipment, packaging films, containers, lid stock, and bag headers, etc. Pipes, Hoses & Fittings - PE parts are used in gas pipes, water pipes, sewer pipes, hoses, etc. thus offering excellent resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis. Household products/ Consumer Goods - Garbage containers, kitchenware, housewares, ice boxes, bowls, buckets, ketchup bottles, etc. Agriculture - PE films are used widely for greenhouse, walk-in tunnel, low tunnel covers, and mulching. Wiring & Cables - Crosslinked polyethylene or polyethylene copolymer resins are useful for wire and cable insulation and jacketing. (To see several material options available today, click on the application) Suppliers Brands