Collection of samples illustrating uses of low-density polyethylene

Collection of samples illustrating uses of low-density polyethylene, c. 1976.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1977-273
Materials:
polyethylene and LDPE
type:
samples
credit:
ICI Ltd. (Plastics Division)

Parts

1.47 inch diameter submarine telegraph cable

1.47 inch diameter submarine telegraph cable

1.47 inch diameter submarine telegraph cable

Materials:
polyethylene (polythene)
Object Number:
1977-273/1
type:
cable
"Tetrapak" container for long-life milk

"Tetrapak" container for long-life milk

"Tetrapak" container for long-life milk

Object Number:
1977-273/4
type:
container
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