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427772

Polyethylene

average Mw ~4,000 by GPC, average Mn ~1,700 by GPC

Synonym(s):

PE

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
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form

powder

Quality Level

mol wt

average Mn ~1,700 by GPC, average Mw ~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

SMILES string

C=C

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

Features and Benefits

Low molecular weight and viscosity for easy processing.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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Reduced cortical neurotransmitPolyethylene glycol-induced mammalian cell hybridization: Effect of polyethylene glycol molecular weight and concentration.
Davidson RL, et al.
Somatic Cell Genetics, 2(3), 271-280 (1976)
A method for the estimation of polyethylene glycol in plasma protein fractions, Analytical Biochemistry
Sims GEC and Snape TJ
Analytical Biochemistry, 107(1), 60-63 (1980)
Eliandra Mirlei Rossi et al.
Journal of infection in developing countries, 7(3), 229-234 (2013-03-16)
Contaminated sponges might lead to cross-contamination in kitchens since they can transfer microorganisms to surfaces where microorganisms can survive for hours or days and contaminate food. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the transfer and the survival



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
427772-1KG04061832104676
427772-250G04061832104683