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Advancene™ bEE-4906-AAH

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ADVANCENE™ bEE-4906-AAH is a thermally stabilized bimodal high molecular weight high density polethylene - hexene copolymer, produced using advanced gas phase PE process in a single reactor.

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Characterestics

It is intended for use in PE-100 pipe applications where the highest standards of long term hydrostatic strength and resistance to slow crack growth are desired. These high performance pipes can be used at higher pipeline operating pressures and have a potential to ADVANCE™ bEE-4906-AAH has good processabillty with a high speclfic output (kg/ hr/ rpm). exceptional melt strength Wlth very Low Sag and good fusion compatibility. It is very sutable for large diameter and thick wall pipe but also for small diameter pipes.

 

Main characterestics

Main Characteristics :
• Natural gas distribution pipes (ISO 4437).
• Large diameter industrial piping.
• Mining, sewage, and municipal water service lines (ISO 12201, ISO 4427).

Applications & Uses

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Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.949g/cm3ASTM D1505
Melt Index (190ºC/5 kg)0.2g/10minASTM D1238, ISO 1133
Melt Index (190ºC/21.6 kg)6g/10minASTM D1238, ISO 1133
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield24MpaASTM D6381. ISO 527
Tensile Strength at Break26MpaASTM D6381. ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break500%ASTM D6381, ISO 527
Flexural Modulus — 2% Secant1000MpaASTM D790B. ISO 178
Pipe Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
DesignationPE- 100ISO 12162
Minimum Required Strengthmin.10MpaISO 9080
Creep Rupture Strengthmin.200hrs
Slow Crack Growth Resistance2min.1000hrsISO 13479
PENT (slow crack growth; g/ºC. 3.0 MPa)min.1000hrsASTM Fl 473
Resistance to Rapid Crack Propagation, Pcmin.10bar

Regulatory & Compliance

Complies with

• ISO 12162: PE-IOO.
• Russia: Gost 18599 and Gost 16388.
• Australia, New Zealand: AZ/ NZS 4130.

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.

Technical Details & Test Data

Pipe Extrusion Conditions

Typical extruders have (cooled) grooved barrels and barrier screws with a LD ratio ca 30. Pellets should be dried to below 300 ppm moisture before use. Barrel temperatures: 190 — 210•C. Head and Die temperatures:200 - 215•C. Melt temperature: 200 - 220•c.

 

Safety & Health

Safety

The product is not classified as a hazardous mixture.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 of fumes are generated during processing of the product. Proper ventilation is therefore required.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Middle East
Availability

This product is supplied in 25 kg bags in secured pallets of bags (I .500 MT net). It is also supplied in Jumbo bags of 1000 kg capacity.

Storage & Handling

Storage

The product should be stored in dry conditions at temperatures below 500C and protected from UV-light. Improper storage can initiate degradation, which results in odor generation and color changes and can have negative effects on the physical properties of this product.