Polyethylene polyamine

Agent Name
Polyethylene polyamine
CAS Number
26913-06-4
Formula
(C2-H5-N)x
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Polyethylene polyamine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Aziridine polymer, SRU; Corcat; Linear polyethylenimine; Polyethylenimin [Czech]; Polyethylenimine; Polyethylenimine, sru; Poly(imino(1,2-ethanediyl)); Poly(imino(1,2-ethanediyl)) (9CI); Poly(iminoethylene) (8CI); Polyethylene imine; [ChemIDplus] Poly(ethyleneimine); Polyethylene polyamines; Polyethyleneimine; [CAMEO]
Category
Polymers
Description
Yellow liquid with an odor of amines; [CAMEO] Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an immobilizing agent for enzyme preparations used in food processing and in food packaging materials; [JECFA]
Comments
Evidence of skin sensitization in guinea pigs using the maximization test; [EPA - TSCATS] A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethyleneimine."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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Diseases

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