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547999

Sigma-Aldrich

Polyethylene

High density, melt index 2.2 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16kg)

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
MDL number:
MFCD00084423
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24879001
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

100

form

pellets

melt index

2.2 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16kg)

hardness

65 (Shore D, ASTM D 2240)

transition temp

softening point 123 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525)

density

(high density)

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Typical applications included specialty injection molded parts.

Features and Benefits

Excellent low temperature impact strength and environmental stress-crack resistance.

Storage Class Code

11 - 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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

547999-1KG:
547999-VAR:
547999-BULK:
547999-3KG:

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MKCN8842
MKCL3235
MKCF6425
MKCF3093
MKBZ2763V

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