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KMI Group PE 293-TR

PE 293-TR Polyethylene MEDIUM DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (MDPE) This high performance medium density polyethylene is an ethylene-hexene copolymer that is tailored for demanding pressure pipe applications that require: Good long-term hoop strength UV stabilizer for good outdoor storage life Outstanding resistance to slow crack growth

Polymer Name: Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE)

Additives Included: UV Stabilizer

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

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Applications
  • Energy piping systems
  • Oil field pipe
  • Industrial pipe

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.939g/cmASTMD1505
Flow Rate (HLMI, 190°C, 21.6 kg)20g/10 minASTMD1238
Flexural Modulus (2% Secant, 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min)620MpaASTMD790
Tensile Strength at Yield (2 in/min, Type IV bar)19MPaASTMD638
Tensile Elongation at Break (2 in/min, Type IV bar)800%ASTMD638
PENT Slow Crack Growthmin. 2000hASTMF1473
Brittleness Temperature (Type A, Type I Specimen)max. -75°CASTMD746
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydrostatic Design Basis (73°F)8.6MPaASTMD2837
Hydrostatic Design Basis (140°F)5.5MPaASTMD2837
Minimum Required Strength8MPaISO 9080
Rapid Crack Propagation (Full scale test at 0°C)8.5barISO 13478

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Certifications & Compliance