Polyethylene

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.

Also Known As:

Polythene; Low-Density Polyethylene; High Density Polyethylene; HDPE; LDPE; Low Density Polyethylene; Polyethylene, High-Density; Polyethylene, Low-Density; High-Density Polyethylene; Ethene, homopolymer

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyenes: 164
        Polyethylenes: 17
        Polyethylene: 3138
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Plastics: 13104
    - Polyethylenes: 17
      - Polyethylene: 3138
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Plastics: 13104
    - Polyethylenes: 17
      - Polyethylene: 3138
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Plastics: 13104
        Polyethylenes: 17
        Polyethylene: 3138

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