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| Name: | Polyethylene |
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| PubChem Compound ID: | 123083 |
| Description: | A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density polyethylene has a greater hardness and tensile strength. Polyethylene is used in a variety of products, including implants and prostheses. |
| Molecular formula: | C2H4 |
| Molecular weight: | 32.0778 g/mol |
| Synonyms: |
C2D4; EINECS 211-675-8; Ethene-d4; 683-73-8; (2H4)Ethylene
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