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427772

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Polyethylene

average Mw ~4,000 by GPC, average Mn ~1,700 by GPC

Synonym(s):
PE
Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

Quality Level

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

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Polyethylene

form

powder

form

powder

form

-

form

powder

viscosity

1.5 poise(25 °C, Brookfield Thermosel)(lit.)

viscosity

-

viscosity

-

viscosity

-

mp

92 °C

mp

109-111 °C

mp

-

mp

-

transition temp

softening point 106 °C (ring and ball)

transition temp

-

transition temp

-

transition temp

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

density

0.92 g/mL at 25 °C

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

density

-

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

mol wt

average Mn ~1,700 by GPC

mol wt

-

mol wt

Mn ~1790, Mp ~2030, Mw ~2010

mol wt

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

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 Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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