1. Definitions

Polyethylene is composed mainly of monomeric ethylene units. However, commercial polyethylenes are also composed of comonomers that will influence product properties. The typical structure of high-density polyethylene is – (CH ₂ ) _n – (CH-R) _m –, with R representing the comonomer. A detailed view of this structure can be found at 4.1.1 ...

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Bibliography

(1) - PEACOCK (J.A.) - Handbook of polyethylene – Structure, properties & applications. - Marcel Dekker Inc. (2000).
(2) - GRANN-MEYER (E.) - Polyethylene pipes in applied engineering – Handbook. - Total (2005).
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Regulations

NF 388 mark – Plastic tanks used for unburied storage of domestic heating oil.

NF 114 mark – Polyethylene pipes for combustible gas distribution networks, drinking water distribution networks, irrigation and industrial applications, non-drinking water and pressurized wastewater systems.