Product Name: Polyethylene

Synonyms: pad522;pe512;pe617;pen100;pep211;pes100;pes200;petrothene

CAS: 9002-88-4

MF: C2H4

MW: 28.05316

EINECS: 618-339-3

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Mol File: 9002-88-4.mol

Polyethylene Structure

Polyethylene Chemical Properties

Melting point 92 °C

Boiling point 48-110 °C(Press: 9 Torr)

density 0.962 g/mL at 25 °C

Fp 270 °C

storage temp. ?20°C

form powder

color White

Specific Gravity 0.95

Water Solubility Soluble in acetone and benzene. Insoluble in water.

Merck 14,7567

Stability: Stable, but breaks down slowly in uv light or sunlight. Incompatible with halogens, strong oxidizing agents, benzene, petroleum ether, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, lubricating oils.

NIST Chemistry Reference Polyethylene(9002-88-4)

EPA Substance Registry System Polyethylene (9002-88-4)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 22-24/25

WGK Germany 3

RTECS TQ3325000

TSCA Yes

HS Code 39041090

Hazardous Substances Data 9002-88-4(Hazardous Substances Data)