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Identification & Functionality
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- Polymer Name
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- Technologies
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Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
BorSafeTM ME3441 is recommended for gas pressure pipe systems where flexibility and coilability is of importance. It also shows excellent resistance to rapid crack propagation and slow crack growth. Attributed to the molecular structure, it gives outstanding extrudability, compared to conventional PE80 products.
- Processing Guidlines
Extrusion
The actual extrusion conditions will depend on the type of equipment used. They will also depend on size and wall thickness of the pipe produced. The following conditions may be used as a guide when starting up the extruder:
Cylinder 190 – 210°C
Head 200 – 210°C
Die 200 – 210°C
Melt temperature 200 – 220°C
Specific recommendations for processing conditions can be determined only when the application and type of equipment are known. Please contact your local Borouge representative for such particulars.
Properties
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (Compound) | 944 | kg/m3 | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5.0Kg) | 0.8 | g/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Tensile Modulus (1Mm/Min) | 800 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain At Break (50Mm/Min) | min. 600 | % | ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Stress At Yield (50Mm/Min) | 19 | MPa | ISO 527-2 |
| Pigment Dispersion | max. 3 | - | ISO 18553 |
| Oxidation Induction Time (210°C) | min. 20 | mins | ISO 11357-6 |
| Resistance To Slow Crack Growth (8.0Bar, 80ºC,) | min. 5000 | hrs | ISO 13479 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Recycling
The product is suitable for recycling using modern methods of shredding and cleaning. In-house production waste should be kept clean to facilitate direct recycling.
- Standards
Borouge is certified to various ISO standards.
Safety & Health
- Safety
The product is not classified as a hazardous preparation.
Dust and fines from the product carry a risk of dust explosion. All equipment should be properly earthed.
Inhalation of dust should be avoided as it may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Small amounts fumes are generated during processing of the product. Proper ventilation is therefore required.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
BorSafe™ ME3441 should be stored in dry conditions at temperatures below 50°C and protected from UV-light. Improper storage can initiate degradation, which results in odor generation and can have negative effects on the physical properties of the product.
Expected shelf life at proper storage conditions is 3 years from the date of production.