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427772

Polyethylene

Name: Polyethylene
Brand: ALDRICH

average M_w ~4,000 by GPC, average M_n ~1,700 by GPC

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Linear Formula:

H(CH₂CH₂)_nH

CAS Number:

9002-88-4

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

PubChem Substance ID:

24866779

NACRES:

NA.23

MDL number:

MFCD00084423

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Properties

form

powder

Quality Segment

100

mol wt

average M_n ~1,700 by GPC, average M_w ~4,000 by GPC

feature

hydrophobic

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

SMILES string

C=C

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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