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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
Flash point 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
Dielectric constant 2.2(Ambient)
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.
IARC 3 (Vol. 19, Sup 7) 1987
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)

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