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Sigma-Aldrich

Polyethylene

low density, melt index 25 g/10 min (190°C/2.16kg)

Synonym(s):

PE

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

form

pellets

melt index

25 g/10 min (190°C/2.16kg)

impact strength

45.4 J/m (Izod, ASTM D 256, −50 °C, notched)

mp

116 °C

transition temp

softening point 93 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525)

density

0.925 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

Injection and blow molded toys, housewares and lids.

Features and Benefits

Good toughness, processability and appearance.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Flora Rendell-Bhatti et al.
Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), 269, 115744-115744 (2020-12-02)
Microplastic pollution has become ubiquitous, affecting a wide variety of biota. Although microplastics are known to alter the development of a range of marine invertebrates, no studies provide a detailed morphological characterisation of the developmental defects. Likewise, the developmental toxicity
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
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
Kelly M Seymour et al.
Journal of biomechanical engineering, 135(2), 021017-021017 (2013-03-01)
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, or ultra high), a frequently used material in orthopedic joint replacements, is often the cause of joint failure due to wear, fatigue, or fracture. These mechanical failures have been related to ultra high's strength

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