List of polymer abbreviations

  • PE: polyethylene
  • HDPE: high-density polyethylene
  • LDPE: low-density polyethylene
  • PEX: cross-linked polyethylene, usually HDPE
  • XLPE: cross-linked LDPE
  • PVC: polyvinyl chloride
  • PTFE: polytetrafluoroethylene
  • PET: polyethylene terephthalate