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Polyethylene

High density, melt index 2.2 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16kg)

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

form

pellets

melt index

2.2 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16kg)

hardness

65 (Shore D, ASTM D 2240)

transition temp

softening point 123 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525)

density

(high density)

InChI

1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Typical applications included specialty injection molded parts.

Features and Benefits

Excellent low temperature impact strength and environmental stress-crack resistance.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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