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Marlex

Marlex is a trademarked name for "crystalline polypropylene" and "high-density polyethylene" (HDPE). These plastics were invented by Paul Hogan and Robert Banks two research chemists at the Phillips Petroleum company.

Marlex was used by Wham-O for their Hula Hoops in the 50s what helped to start a market for this plastic.

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