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429015

Sigma-Aldrich

Polyethylene

Ultra-high molecular weight, average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

Synonym(s):

PE

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
MDL number:
MFCD00084423
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866830
NACRES:
NA.23

description

coefficient of friction: 0.20 - 0.25

(Cr-plated steel, 23°C, static, ASTM D 1894)

Quality Level

100

form

powder

mol wt

average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

hardness

52 (Rockwell R, ASTM D 785)

transition temp

softening point 136 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525B)
Tm 138 °C (DSC)

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Bearings, gears, bushings and other moving parts.

Features and Benefits

Self-lubricating extraordinary wear properties.
Abrasion, corrosion and impact resistance exceeds many conventional materials, including steel and expensive metals and alloys.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

429015-VAR:
429015-250G:
429015-BULK:
429015-1KG:

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Mahtab Memarpour et al.
The journal of adhesive dentistry, 15(1), 85-91 (2013-03-28)
To evaluate the clinical performance of polyethylene fiber for anterior primary teeth restorations in children after 2.5 years, according to modified Ryge criteria. Fifty-five maxillary incisors with extensive caries in 24 Iranian patients (mean age 4.2 years) were restored. All
Matteo Gumiero et al.
Food chemistry, 138(2-3), 1633-1640 (2013-02-16)
A high density polyethylene (HDPE)/calcium carbonate (CaCO(3)) film containing TiO(2) was prepared via blown film extrusion process. The photocatalytic properties of this film were evaluated by voltammetric, UV-Vis spectrophotometric and gas chromatographic measurements following the decomposition rate of suitably selected
[Technologies for manufacturing ultra-high molecular polyethylene-based porous structures for bone implants].
A V Maksimkin et al.
Meditsinskaia tekhnika, (2)(2), 16-20 (2013-06-26)
Katharine S Woods et al.
American journal of veterinary research, 74(4), 523-529 (2013-03-28)
To compare the diagnostic quality of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid acquired from healthy dogs by manual aspiration via polyethylene tubing (MAPT) and via suction pump aspiration (SPA) with a suction trap connection. 12 healthy adult Beagles. BAL was performed with
Lisa K McCarthy et al.
Pediatrics, 132(1), e135-e141 (2013-06-19)
Hypothermia on admission to the NICU is associated with increased mortality in preterm infants. Many newborns are hypothermic on admission despite using polyethylene bags (PBs). Using exothermic mattresses (EMs) in addition to PBs may reduce hypothermia but increase hyperthermia. We
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