About Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
LDPE offers excellent clarity, flexibility and moisture barrier for film and packaging applications.
Applications
- Flexible packaging films and carrier bags
- Agricultural mulch and greenhouse films
- Wire and cable insulation
- Squeeze bottles and container liners
Credco lists LDPE film and extrusion grades from IOCL, RIL and import origins with daily ex-godown price updates.
Common questions
- What is LDPE?
- LDPE (low density polyethylene) is a soft, flexible polyethylene with high long-chain branching. It is widely used for thin films, carrier bags, agricultural films and squeeze bottles.
- What is LDPE used for?
- Common LDPE uses include flexible packaging films, grocery bags, agricultural mulch and greenhouse films, wire and cable coatings, lamination layers and squeeze bottles.
- LDPE vs LLDPE — what is the difference?
- LDPE has extensive long-chain branching and is softer and more transparent; LLDPE has controlled short-chain branching for higher tensile strength and puncture resistance. Many film converters blend both to balance cost, clarity and toughness.
- Where can I check live LDPE prices in India?
- Credco publishes daily ex-godown LDPE prices by grade — open the LDPE price list or any LDPE grade page for current rates, MFI specs, producer details and 30-day trends.