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a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
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| polyethylene glycol |
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyethylene oxide (PEO) are polymers have an identical structure except for chain length and end groups, and are the most commercially important polyether. Polyethylene glycol refers to the polymer with molecular weight less than 50,000 (a condensation polymer made from ethylene glycol), while polyethylene oxide is used for higher molecular weights (an addition polymer). ...
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| polyethylene terephthalate |
Polyethylene terephthalate (aka. PET, PETE, PETP) is a plastic resin of the polyester family that is used to make beverage, food and other liquid containers, as well as for some other thermoforming applications. It is also one of the most important raw materials used in man-made fibers. Depending on its processing and thermal history, it may exist both as an amorphous (transparent) and as a semi-crystalline (opaque and white) material. ...
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| polyethylene glycol |
A water-soluble polymer used to solubilize proteins, and as a cell fusogen.
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| polyethylene |
A conventional (not biodegradable) plastic, as used commonly in plastic carry bags in the form of either high or low density polyethylene.
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