Petkim PETILEN YY B00552

Chemical Family: PolyethylenesPolyolefins

Petkim PETILEN YY B00552 is a high density polyethylene copolymer resin developed for high pressure pipe extrusion. Natural color grade material has bimodal structure and broad molecular weight distribution. The product’s excellent ESCR and long term hydrostatic strength with UV additive provides an advantage especially in underground applications.

Product families

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Pipes & Hoses

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Melt Flow Index: 0.05 - 0.05 g/10 min
Processing Methods: Extrusion
Markets: Agriculture & Feed
Building & Construction
Storage: Inappropriate storage conditions can lead to bad smell, color changes and the deterioration in physical properties. It is advised to process PE resins within 6 months after delivery
PACKAGING: The material is packaged in PE bags or in PP Big Bags. The product should be stored in a dry area with an ambient temperature below 50°C. It should be kept away from sunlight, sparks, heat and flame.
Recycling: The product is not hazardous or toxic and it is suitable for recycling using available recycling methods
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Non-Hazardous
Non-Toxic
Recyclable
Material Features: Broad Molecular Weight Distribution; Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR)
Certifications and Compliance: Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Irrigation Applications
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Recommended Processing Conditions: Pipe extrusion applications;; Typical zone temperatures: 170 - 210°C; Typical die head temperature: 200°C; Processing conditions should be optimized for different equipment design.
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength at Yield	24	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break	31	MPa	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	875	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus, 23°C	950	MPa	TS EN ISO 178
Izod Impact Strength at 23°C (notched)	380	J/m	ASTM D256
Hardness	63	Shore D	ASTM D2240
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (10% Igepal, F50)	min. 3000	h	ASTM D1693

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