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Density Range of Key Plastics and Closure Materials
Material
Density (g/cc)
PP
0.90 - 0.92
LDPE
0.91 - 0.93
HDPE
0.94 - 0.96
PET
1.35 - 1.38
PVC
1.32 - 1.42
PS
1.03 - 1.06
Aluminum
~2.10
 
 

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