Gibson and Fawcett’s discovery marked the first successful synthesis of polyethylene and led to the commercial production of LDPE by ICI starting in 1939. LDPE’s properties, including its flexibility, toughness, and resistance to moisture, have made it a widely used material in packaging, containers, and various consumer goods.

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Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) was discovered by accident in 1933 by chemists Reginald Gibson and Eric Fawcett at Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in the United Kingdom. During an experiment involving the high-pressure polymerization of ethylene, they inadvertently produced a white, waxy substance, which turned out to be LDPE.

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These properties make LDPE suitable for a wide range of injection molding applications, including packaging (bottles, caps, and containers), consumer goods (toys and household items), electrical components, and medical products. Its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of processing make it a popular choice in many industries.