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

Preferred term

Polyethylene  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Polythene

Note

  • POLYETHYLENES is available

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2000; for POLYTHENE use PLASTIPORE (NM) 1978-1999

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020959

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