427772

Polyethylene

average M_w ~4,000 by GPC, average M_n ~1,700 by GPC

• Synonym(s): PE
• Linear Formula: H(CH₂CH₂)_nH
• CAS Number: 9002-88-4
• MDL number: MFCD00084423
• PubChem Substance ID: 24866779
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• mol wt: average M_n ~1,700 by GPC; average M_w ~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

Description

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.

Packaging

250 g in poly bottle

1 kg in poly bottle

Features and Benefits

Low molecular weight and viscosity for easy processing.

Safety Information

• 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