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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Raw materials High-performance polyethylene UHMWPE; high-modulus polyethylene A very high molecular weight polyethylene fibre offering high strength and cut resistance at low weight. Hochleistungspolyethylen / HPPE
Translations
DE Hochleistungspolyethylen / HPPE
FR Polyéthylène haute performance
ES Polietileno de alto rendimiento
IT Polietilene ad alte prestazioni
CN 高性能聚乙烯
VN Polyethylene hiệu suất cao
Not to be confused with UHMWPE and HPPE usage should follow product specification.