polyethylene
ethylene polymer
Identification
| Name | polyethylene |
| CAS Number | 9002-88-4 |
| FDA UNII | J245LN42AI |
| Molecular Formula | (C2 H4)x- |
| MDL Number | MFCD00084423 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | polyethylene wax |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 9002-88-4 ; POLYETHYLENE (M W 2,000-21,000) |
| FDA Regulation | FDA 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
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | abrasives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 3000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-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
| Category | multipurpose additives |
| Recommendation for polyethylene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for polyethylene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Synonyms
ambythene
ethylene polymer
high density
polyethylene
polyethylene, high density
polyethylene wax
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