1. Differences in application;
Polyethylene (PE) applications: plastic wrap, vest-style plastic bags, plastic food bags, pails, water bottles, etc.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications: plastic wrap, plastic shoes and leather products, films, cables, plastic bags.
2. Different characteristics;
Polyethylene (PE) has a waxy texture to the touch, is lighter in weight and has a certain degree of transparency compared to the same plastic.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) characteristics: hard plastic, commonly used in industrial fields.
3. Differences in material properties;
Polyethylene, referred to as PE. It is a polymer of ethylene and is non-toxic. Easy to color, good chemical stability, cold resistance, radiation resistance, good electrical insulation. It is suitable for packaging materials for food and medicine, making tableware, medical equipment, and insulating materials for the electronic industry.
Polyvinyl chloride, referred to as PVC. It is a polymer of vinyl chloride. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic material with many advantages and is an ideal material for engineering plastics. Good chemical stability, acid and alkali resistance. Moisture resistance, aging resistance, flame retardant.
