Polyethylene, UHMW

Description

CAS: 9002-88-4 | (C2H4)n | 28.05 g/mol

Polyethylene, UHMW fibers is used in armor, especially personal armor, vehicle armor, climbing equipments, fishing line, bow strings and cut-resistant gloves. Its sheet is used as synthetic ice in ice rinks . In medical field, it is considered as a vital biomaterial used in hip, knee, for spine implants. It is also used in the production of polyvinyl chloride windows and doors, hydraulic seals and bearings.

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.

Specifications

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-*

• Physical Form: Powder
• Solubility Information: Swellable in high temperatures with chlorinated aromatics. Insoluble in water.
• Quantity: 50 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene, UHMW

Safety and Handling

TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only