Polyethylene powder, low density, 500 micron, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Polyethylene powder is used as an additive to unsaturated polyesters, epoxides and other polymers to impart the unique properties of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). It is widely used for manufacturing various containers, trays, dispensing bottles, plastic wraps, plastic bags for computer components and various molded laboratory equipment.

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
• Density: 0.92
• Merck Index: 14,7567
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Quantity: 500 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene powder, Low density, 500 micron

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