INEOS HDPE K38-20-160

Category: MDPE , Medium Density Polyethylene
Manufacturer: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Trademark: INEOS HDPE
Fillers: -
Ports: Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
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K38-20-160 is a yellow, UV-stabilized medium density polyethylene copolymer, containing an organic pigment system, designed specifically for natural gas pipe and fittings. Exhibiting excellent long term strength and slow crack growth resistance, K38-20-160 is listed by the Plastics Pipe Institute (in PPI TR-4) as a PE2708 and is certified to the material requirements of ASTM D2513 and CSA B137.4.
General Information
Additive
  • Pigment
  • UV Stabilizer
Features
  • Copolymer
  • Good Crack Resistance
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Medium Density
Uses
  • Fittings
  • Natural Gas Distribution
  • Piping
Agency Ratings
  • ASTM D 2513
  • CSA B137.4
  • EC 1907/2006 (REACH)
  • PPI PE-2708
RoHS Compliance
  • Contact Manufacturer
Appearance
  • Yellow
Forms
  • Pellets
PhysicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Density 0.939g/cm³ASTM D4883
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) ASTM D1238
    190°C/21.6 kg 20g/10 min
    190°C/5.0 kg 0.20g/10 min
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance
    10% Igepal, F50 > 5000hrASTM D1693B
    100% Igepal, F50 > 5000hrASTM D1693C
HardnessNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)62ASTM D2240
MechanicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Tensile Strength 1ASTM D638
    Yield 19.3MPa
    Break 32.6MPa
Tensile Elongation 2ASTM D638
    Yield 12%
    Break > 800%
Flexural Modulus - 2% Secant 621MPaASTM D790A
Hydrostatic Design Basis ASTM D2837
    23°C 8.62MPa
    60°C 6.89MPa
ThermalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Oxidation Induction Time (210°C) > 20minASTM D3895
Thermal Stability > 240°CASTM D3350
Additional InformationNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Cell Classification 234373EASTM D3350
PENT - Notch Tensile > 500hrASTM F1473
ImpactNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Notched Izod Impact (23°C)320J/mASTM D256
Notched Izod Impact (Area) (23°C)31.5kJ/m²ASTM D256
ThermalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Brittleness Temperature < -118°CASTM D746
Vicat Softening Temperature 120°CASTM D1525
Note Message
1 .51 mm/min
2 .51 mm/min
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