429015

Polyethylene

Ultra-high molecular weight, average M_w 3,000,000-6,000,000

• Synonym(s): PE
• Linear Formula: H(CH₂CH₂)_nH
• CAS Number: 9002-88-4
• MDL number: MFCD00084423
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24866830
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• description: coefficient of friction: 0.20 - 0.25 (Cr-plated steel, 23°C, static, ASTM D 1894)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: powder
• mol wt: average M_w 3,000,000-6,000,000
• hardness: 52 (Rockwell R, ASTM D 785)
• transition temp: softening point 136 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525B); T_m 138 °C (DSC)
• density: 0.94 g/mL at 25 °C
• SMILES string: C=C
• InChI: 1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2
• InChI key: VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Bearings, gears, bushings and other moving parts.

Features and Benefits

Self-lubricating extraordinary wear properties.
Abrasion, corrosion and impact resistance exceeds many conventional materials, including steel and expensive metals and alloys.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves