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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Acyclic > Alkenes > Polyenes > Polyethylenes
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Plastics > Polyethylenes
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Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Plastics > Polyethylenes

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Polyethylenes  

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  • Ethene Homopolymers
  • Ethylene Polymers
  • Homopolymers, Ethene
  • Polymers, Ethylene

Note

  • POLYETHYLENE is available

Scope note

  • Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011095

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