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Polyethylene

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
MDL number:
MFCD00084423
PubChem Substance ID:
24860029

form

powder

mp

109-111 °C

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

InChI

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

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Kelly M Seymour et al.
Journal of biomechanical engineering, 135(2), 021017-021017 (2013-03-01)
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, or ultra high), a frequently used material in orthopedic joint replacements, is often the cause of joint failure due to wear, fatigue, or fracture. These mechanical failures have been related to ultra high's strength
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Ingvild Bostadløkken et al.
Ugeskrift for laeger, 175(13), 891-892 (2013-04-16)
We present a case of a 66-year-old woman who had a total knee arthroplasty. Shortly after surgery a 90° rotation of her polyethylene liner took place. The complication was undiagnosed for 1.5 years. To know this problem and be able
Łukasz Krakowxzyk et al.
Medical science monitor basic research, 19, 210-213 (2013-08-22)
The search for new surgical flap techniques and modifications of already existing ones is gaining increasing popularity. Progress in flap designing and harvesting have improved the functional and aesthetic results, especially in head and neck reconstruction. Ten pigs were used
Frederick J Kummer et al.
Journal of long-term effects of medical implants, 22(2), 177-179 (2013-02-23)
A polyethylene cup explanted after 41 years was examined using several analytical techniques to determine whether there was a material cause for the extremely low wear observed. Neither the amount of polyethylene oxidation nor crystallinity appeared to be a factor.
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