High Density Polyethylene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013236",
  "term": "High Density Polyethylene",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definitions": [
    "1. Refers to a plastic product in which the ethylene molecules are linked in long chains with few side branches. Examples of products made from HDPE include milk jugs, detergent bottles, margarine tubs, and garbage containers. (U.S. EPA, 1995c)\n\n2. A plastic resin used in products and packaging such as milk jugs, detergent bottles, margarine tubs, and garbage containers.\n\n3. Thermoplastic polymer or copolymer comprised of at least 50 percent ethylene by weight and having a density of greater than 0.940 gm/cm33 (58.7 lb/ft3).",
    "A material used to make plastic bottles and other products that produces toxic fumes when burned."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "HDPE",
  "subject": [
    "Land, waste and cleanup",
    "General environmental"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Measuring Recycling Guidance Glossary",
    "Comprehensive Procurement Guideline Program Glossary",
    "40 CFR 60.561 (CFR 2013)",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/high-density-polyethylene/"
}