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What is LDPE used for?

LDPE is valued for its flexibility, chemical resistance, and moisture barrier properties. In industrial settings, it’s commonly used for chemical tank liners, protective sheeting, tubing, and wire insulation. In the medical field, LDPE is used in orthotics, prosthetics, IV bags, laboratory tubing, and disposable medical containers or packaging. Additionally, LDPE is widely used in packaging applications such as shrink wraps and squeeze bottles, and in construction as vapor barriers and waterproof films.