polyethylene foam

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Matreial made of thermoplastic polymer or copolymer of ethylene, forming a durable, lightweight, resilient, closed-cell material. Often used for packaging fragile goods due to its excellent vibration dampening and insulation properties. It also offers high resistance to chemicals and moisture.
polyethylene foam
Accepted term: 13-May-2024