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Polyethylene, low density, ∣<400 micron

Catalog No. AA4260722
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CAS: 9002-88-4 | (C2H4)n | 28.05 g/mol

Polyethylene is used in injection and blow molded toys, housewares, lids, injection molded car seats, Hot melt coating for paper, additive in cast moldings, candles, oil-based inks and hot melt adhesives. It is also used as an additive, lubricant in rubber processing, extrusion and calendaring aid for PVC and dispersing aid for color concentrates. Bearings, gears, bushings and other moving parts.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 9002-88-4
Molecular Formula (C2H4)n
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 28.05
MDL Number MFCD00084423
InChI Key VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym ethylene, acetene, elayl, olefiant gas, athylen, etileno, liquid ethylene, polyethylene, bicarburretted hydrogen, plastipore
PubChem CID 6325
ChEBI CHEBI:18153
IUPAC Name ethene
SMILES *-CC-*

Specifications

Physical Form Powder
Density 0.92 g/mL
Merck Index 14,7567
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
Quantity 100 g
Odor Odorless
Chemical Name or Material Polyethylene, Low density, ≤400 micron
RTECSNumber TQ3325000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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