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Polyethylenes

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Definition: 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.  POLYETHYLENE is available; D25-26 qualif   
Examples Polyethylene; Polyethyleneimine 		Other names Ethylene Polymers; Polymers, Ethylene; Homopolymers, Ethene; Ethene Homopolymers
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate-co-carbon monoxide)  0   *Polyethylenes *Polyvinyls. Anal Bioanal Chem 2009 Nov;395(5):1525-32
poly(ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate)  0   *Methacrylates *Polyethylenes. Anal Chem. 2009 Jun 1;81(11):4192-9
poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polyethylene  0   *Polyethylene Glycols *Polyethylenes. Biomacromolecules 2007 Apr;8(4):1246-54
poly(ethylene diglycolate-co-glycolide)  0   *Polyethylenes *Polyglycolic Acid. Pharm Res 2006 Apr;23(4):821-34
Lutrol F 127  0   *Polyethylenes *Polypropylenes. J Cosmet Laser Ther 2005 Dec;7(3-4):171-6
poly(ethylene naphthalene 2,6-dicarboxilate)  0   *Naphthalenes *Polyethylenes. Eur Phys J E Soft Matter 2005 Dec;18(4):459-65
polymethylvinylether-co-maleic anhydride  0   *Maleates *Polyethylenes. Curr Drug Deliv 2004 Jan;1(1):17-25
ULTRAMINE polymer  0   *Imines *Polyethylenes. Chemistry. 2004 Sep 20;10(18):4407-15
poly(ethylene imine)  0   *Imines *Polyethylenes. Bioconjug Chem. 2005 Jul-Aug;16(4):785-92
poly((9,9-bis(3'-((N,N-dimethyl)-N-ethylammonium)propyl)-2,7-fluorene)-alt-1,4-phenylene)dibromide  0   *Quaternary Ammonium Compounds *Polyethylenes. Nucleic Acids Res 2005;33(9) (dup#3):e83
poly(gamma-benzyl-l-glutamic acid)-b-poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(epsilon-caprolactone)  0   *Lactones *Polyethylenes Polyglutamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives. Biomaterials. 2004 Aug;25(17):3553-8
No. 2 Fiberwire  0   *Polyesters *Polyethylenes Sutures. Arthroscopy 2004 Apr;20(4):407-13
polyethylene-polyvinylacetate copolymer  0   *Polyethylenes *Polyvinyls. Rev Belge Med Dent 2003;58(1):21-33
engage 8200  0   *Organometallic Compounds *Polyethylenes. Solid State Nucl Magn Reson 2002 Sep-Nov;22(2-3):218-34
poly(ethylene succinate)  0   *Polyethylenes *Succinates. Biomacromolecules 2000 Winter;1(4):704-12
Chromofilm  0   *Polyethylenes Rhytidoplasty. J Cutan Laser Ther 1999 Sep;1(3):159-66
pluronic-PCL block copolymer  0   *Polyethylenes *Polypropylenes. J Controlled Release 2000 Apr 3;65(3):345-58
poly(6-methacryloyloxyhexyl phosphorylcholine)  0   *Phosphatidylcholines *Polyethylenes. Biomaterials 1999 Nov;20(22):2185-91
poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone-crotonic acid)  0   *Polyethylenes *Pyrrolidinones. Polim Med 1998;28(3-4):37-53
GUR 1120  0   *Polyethylenes Resins, Plant. Biomaterials 1998 Dec;19(24):2297-302
Acticoat  0   *Polyesters *Polyethylenes Bandages. J Burn Care Rehabil 1998 Nov-Dec;19(6):531-7
ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene  0   *Polyethylenes. Proc Inst Mech Eng (H) 1998;212(1):49-56
poly(N-undecylenylvalyl-valine)  0   *Polyethylenes Valine/*analogs & derivatives. Anal Chem 1997 Aug 1;69(15):2980-7
poly(N-undecylenylvaline)  0   *Polyethylenes Valine/*analogs & derivatives. Anal Chem 1997 Aug 1;69(15):2980-7
Pluronic PE9400  0   *Polyethylenes *Polypropylenes. Biomaterials 1996 Nov;17(22):2199-207
GUR 4150 HP polyethylene powder  0   *Polyethylenes. J Biomed Mater Res 1996 Summer;33(2):65-71
Platinum Dentifrice  0   *Polyethylenes *Diphosphates Drug Combinations. J Clin Dent 1994;5(4):125-8
Sensitive Tartar Control Dentifrice  0   *Nitrates *Polyethylenes *Diphosphates *Sodium Fluoride Drug Combinations. J Clin Dent 1994;5 Spec No:71-9
stedim 6  148709-77-7   *Polyethylenes. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed 1995;7(3):199-206
poly(methylidene malonate) 2.1.2  0   *Malonates *Polyethylenes Drug Carriers. Pharm Res 1994 Sep;11(9):1270-7
Medpor  0   *Polyethylenes Prostheses and Implants.
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials 		J Craniofac Surg 1993 Jul;4(3):142-7
RIBBOND  0   *Polyethylenes Dental Materials. Compendium 1993 Jun;14(6):800-11
(polyethylene-acrylic acid) copolymer  9010-77-9   *Acrylic Resins *Polyethylenes. J Biomat Sci Polym Ed 1993;4(4):357-67
UCON 50-HB-5100  9038-95-3   *Polyethylenes *Polypropylenes. Bioseparation 1992;2(6):363-73
Spectra-1000  0   *Polyethylenes. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1991;172(4):312
poly(gamma-benzylglutamate)-poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(gamma-benzylglutamate) copolymer  109179-89-7   *Polyethylenes Polyglutamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives. J Biomed Mater Res 1990;24(10):1369
Plastibase  8049-65-8   *Mineral Oil *Polyethylenes. Int J Dermatol 1990;29(1):73
styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene-block copolymer  104521-01-9   *Polyethylenes *Polystyrenes. Radiology 1986;161(2):313
solid water polymer  0   *Epoxy Resins *Polyethylenes. Med Phys 1986;13(3):403
polyethylene chloride  0   *Polyethylenes. Am J Cardiol 1985;55(13 Pt 1):1623
poly(ethylene-ethyl acrylate)  9010-86-0   *Acrylic Resins *Polyethylenes. Vox Sang 1985;48(3):143
methoxyethylene-maleic anhydride copolymer  9011-16-9 2,5-Furandione, polymer with methoxyethene  *Maleates *Polyethylenes Pharmaceutical Vehicles.
Pharma Action Delayed-Action Preparations 		J Pharm Sci 1984;73(8):1148
Thermelect  0   *Fluorides *Polyethylenes *Resins, Synthetic Dental Cavity Lining. ZWR 1984;93(4):296
poly-N,N-dimethyl-N,N-diallylammonium chloride  26062-79-3 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride, homopolymer  *Quaternary Ammonium Compounds *Polyethylenes Air Pollutants Buffers. Lab Delo 1984;(2):75
Hypalon  9008-08-6   *Polyethylenes Rubber. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(6):529
polyethylene carbonate  25718-55-2   *Polyethylenes. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1983;31(4):1400
polychlorotrifluoroethylene  9002-83-9   *Polyethylenes. Biomater Med Devices Artif Organs 1983;11(1):103
ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer  25101-45-5   *Polyethylenes *Chlorofluorocarbons. Biomater Med Devices Artif Organs 1983;11(1):103
porapak P  9052-95-3   *Polyethylenes. Z Gesamte Hyg 1983;29(2):80
poly-two composite  0   *Carbon *Polyethylenes Composite Resins. Trans Am Soc Artif Intern Organs 1981;27:364
polyethylene alanine  0   *Polyethylenes. Experientia 1980;36(9):1107
polyethylene piperazine N-oxide  60690-32-6 Poly((1,4-piperazinediyl 1,4-dioxide)-1,2-ethanediyl)  *Piperazines *Polyethylenes. Farmakol Toksikol 41(4):433;1978; Gig Tr Prof Zabol 9:18;1978
Plastipore  0   *Polyethylenes *Polypropylenes Dental Materials Surgical Mesh.
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials 		Am J Surg 124(3):383;1972; Arch Otolaryngol 104(6):346;1978; J Oral Rehabil 1981;8(2):107
polyethylene polyamine  0   *Polyamines *Polyethylenes. Gig Sanit 8:78;1977
ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymer  9006-26-2   *Maleates *Polyethylenes. Biochim Biophys Acta 327(1):133;1973; Immunochemistry 8(10):887;1971

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