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434272

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Polyethylene

Ultra-high molecular weight, surface-modified, powder, 34-50 μm particle size

Synonym(s):

UHMWPE

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
MDL number:
MFCD00084423
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24867184
NACRES:
NA.23

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Quality Level

100

form

powder

mol wt

(Ultra-high molecular weight)

particle size

34-50 μm

mp

144 °C

transition temp

Tm (DSC) 144 °C (at peak)

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

C=C

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Additive to unsaturated polyesters, epoxides and other polymers to impart the unique properties of UHMWPE. Used in industrial parts, coatings and wear surfaces at 10-40 wt. %.

Features and Benefits

Polar surface groups assist chemical and physical bonding to matrix material. Contributes superior abrasion resistance, reduced coefficient of friction, enhanced tear strength and improved moisture resistance. Easier to process in particle form than molten UHMWPE.

Physical form

Particle surface is modified to contain acid and hydroxy groups.

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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MKCR2798
MKCP5921

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Andrés Felipe Cruz-Pacheco et al.
Polymers, 12(5) (2020-05-23)
Polyaniline (PANI) has recently gained great attention due to its outstanding electrical properties and ease of processability; these characteristics make it ideal for the manufacturing of polymer blends. In this study, the processing and piezoresistive characterization of polymer composites resulting
S Strieth
HNO, 61(3), 211-216 (2013-03-08)
Although porous polyethylene (PPE) implants are already used in reconstructive craniofacial surgery, they are still only applied in rhinoplasty when critically indicated. Biocompatibility of PPE implants (pore size ~100-200 µm) can be modified by tissue engineering: coatings with extracellular matrix
Nina Bloecher et al.
Biofouling, 29(3), 237-246 (2013-02-27)
The hydroid Ectopleura larynx is one of the main fouling organisms on salmon aquaculture cages in Norway; this study investigated novel surface materials and microtopographies to deter its settlement. The settlement preferences of hydroid larvae for 12 materials with wettabilities
Alicia E Leadford et al.
Pediatrics, 132(1), e128-e134 (2013-06-05)
Hypothermia contributes to neonatal mortality and morbidity, especially in preterm and low birth weight infants in developing countries. Plastic bags covering the trunk and extremities of very low birth weight infants reduces hypothermia. This technique has not been studied in
Ingvild Bostadløkken et al.
Ugeskrift for laeger, 175(13), 891-892 (2013-04-16)
We present a case of a 66-year-old woman who had a total knee arthroplasty. Shortly after surgery a 90° rotation of her polyethylene liner took place. The complication was undiagnosed for 1.5 years. To know this problem and be able
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  1. What is the surface modification of 434272 (Polyethylene, Ultra-high molecular weight)?

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    1. The particle surface is modified to contain acid and hydroxy groups. This UHMWPE undergoes treatment with F2 in a process called fluoro oxidation, resulting in approximately 10-15 atom % F, 10-15 atom % O, and the rest being carbon on the surface. This modification allows for surface energies of up to 60 dynes/cm (typically 50 dynes/cm), making them easily dispersible in CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) formulations. Additionally, it imparts abrasion resistance, wear resistance, reduces the coefficient of friction, and increases mechanical strength.

      Furthermore, the amount of surfactants is negligible compared to polyethylene for this particle size. Assuming that carboxylic acids and hydroxyls form a layer approximately 1 nm thick (in reality probably even less), the volume of this layer relative to the volume of a 45 µm particle is estimated to be around 0.01%, resulting in a similar mass ratio.

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  2. Can you please specify, what is the modification type of surface-modified UHMWPE? Does this modification provide hydrophylicity to polymer surface? Do you have any hydrophylic UHMWPE powder available?

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    1. The particle surface of this product has been modified to increase the hydrophilicity.
      To further discuss, we kindly ask you to navigate to the link https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/techservice, click on "Product Technical Inquires" under the Products Section with all the required information so that a member of our team can reach out to you to assist further. Thank you.

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