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Polyethylene

average Mw ~35,000 by GPC, average Mn ~7,700 by GPC

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
MDL number:
MFCD00084423
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866781
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

melt index

2,250 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16kg)

mol wt

average Mn ~7,700 by GPC
average Mw ~35,000 by GPC

viscosity

78 poise(150 °C, Brookfield Thermosel)(lit.)

mp

90 °C

acid number

<0.05 mg KOH/g

transition temp

softening point 104 °C (ring and ball)

density

0.906 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

battery manufacturing

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Hot melt coating for paper, additive in cast moldings, candles, oil-based inks and hot melt adhesives.

Features and Benefits

Contributes high gloss, low moisture transfer, grease resistance and heat sealability.

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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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
Thibault Honegger et al.
Lab on a chip, 13(8), 1538-1545 (2013-02-23)
In this paper, we introduce a dielectrophoresis (DEP)-based handling method that allows fine 3D manipulation of beads in suspension using a lab on a chip device. The device consists of two layers of linear electrodes on the top and bottom
Ryan M Baxter et al.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials, 101(3), 467-475 (2013-02-26)
Despite the widespread implementation of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) liners to reduce the clinical incidence of osteolysis, it is not known if the improved wear resistance will outweigh the inflammatory potential of HXLPE wear debris generated in vivo. Thus, we
Eliandra Mirlei Rossi et al.
Journal of infection in developing countries, 7(3), 229-234 (2013-03-16)
Contaminated sponges might lead to cross-contamination in kitchens since they can transfer microorganisms to surfaces where microorganisms can survive for hours or days and contaminate food. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the transfer and the survival
Morteza Meftah et al.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 95(13), 1193-1197 (2013-07-05)
Ceramic femoral heads produce less wear of the opposing polyethylene than do metal femoral heads in wear simulation studies. This is a matched-pair analysis of the wear of ceramic and metal femoral heads on conventional polyethylene in uncemented total hip
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