Identification

Namepolyethylene
CAS Number9002-88-4
FDA UNIIJ245LN42AI
Molecular Formula(C2 H4)x-
MDL NumberMFCD00084423

Regulatory

DG SANTE Food Contact Materialspolyethylene wax
FDA Mainterm (SATF)9002-88-4 ; POLYETHYLENE (M W 2,000-21,000)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance white powder (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.94000 @ 25.00 °C.
Soluble in water, 7.97e-013 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesabrasives

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 3000 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mouse LC50 12 gm/m3/30M

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorymultipurpose additives
Recommendation for polyethylene usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for polyethylene flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

antistatic agents binding agents emulsion stabilisers film formers viscosity controlling agents

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

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