In increasing order, LDPE has the lowest melting point at 221 to 239 degrees Fahrenheit. It is followed by HDPE at 266 degrees Fahrenheit and PPMA at 320 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Because LDPE is an abbreviation of Low Density Poly Ethylene, whereas HDPE stands for High Density Poly Ethylene. This means LDPE is less efficiently packed together than HDPE, due to the larger amount of branching found in LDPE, leading to a weaker material.
Polyethylene is a pure substance. Polyethylene is a semicrystalline homogeneous polymer with a molecular weigh profile based upon the production chemistry. Common forms include HDPE, MDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, UHMWPE, etc.