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428043

Polyethylene

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

Synonym(s):

PE

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866794
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00084423

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SMILES string

C=C

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Quality Level

100

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Application

Injection and blow molded toys, housewares and lids.

Features and Benefits

Good toughness, processability and appearance.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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428043-1KG: + 428043-VAR: + 428043-BULK: + 428043-250G:

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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
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
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
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
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