This paper gives the names of the Russian manufacturers of low-density polyethylene, the processes they use and the capacity levels achieved. IR- and NMR-spectroscopy, gel-permeation chromatography and differential scanning calorimetry are used to make a comparison of the structure and properties of the polymers manufactured using a range of processes, based on the standard product grades. Some general inadequacies in respect of the range of products manufactured and their relation to modern market requirements are noted.
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