427772
Polyethylene
average Mw ~4,000 by GPC, average Mn ~1,700 by GPC
Synonym(s):
PE
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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
SMILES string
C=C
InChI
1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2
InChI key
VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
form
powder
mol wt
average Mn ~1,700 by GPC, average Mw ~4,000 by GPC
viscosity
1.5 poise(25 °C, Brookfield Thermosel)(lit.)
mp
92 °C
acid number
<0.05 mg KOH/g
transition temp
softening point 106 °C (ring and ball)
density
0.92 g/mL at 25 °C
Quality Level
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Application
Mold release additive, lubricant in rubber processing, extrusion and calendering aid for PVC and dispersing aid for color concentrates.PEG-4000 may be used as a precipitant during protein fractionation and virus precipitation.Influence of PEG of various molecular weights on mammalian cell hybridization.
Features and Benefits
Low molecular weight and viscosity for easy processing.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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A method for the estimation of polyethylene glycol in plasma protein fractions, Analytical Biochemistry
Sims GEC and Snape TJ
Analytical Biochemistry, 107(1), 60-63 (1980)
Reduced cortical neurotransmitPolyethylene glycol-induced mammalian cell hybridization: Effect of polyethylene glycol molecular weight and concentration.
Davidson RL, et al.
Somatic Cell Genetics, 2(3), 271-280 (1976)
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
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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