TDS - HHM TR-480X

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PREMIUM EXTRUSION AND RIGID PACKAGING RESINS

Marlex^Ž HHM TR-480X
NATURAL HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

This high performance HDPE has been developed for the demanding requirements of pressure pipe applications

Customer Benefits

Good long-term hoop strength performance

Very high melt strength

Outstanding toughness even at low temperatures

Specification Data

HHM TR 480X natural resin meets:

ASTM D4976 PE235

FDA regulation 177.1520 - suitable for food packaging applications

When blended with an appropriate black concentrate the product meets:

ASTM D3350-01 Class 345464C

PPI Recommended Designation, PE3408

NSF Standards 14 and 61 for potable water

Not recommended for contact with food

Processing Recommendations

Maintain these conditions for optimum processing:

Stock Temperature 380 - 420° F (193-216° C)

Suggested Applications

Pressure pipe for:

Municipal

Industrial and mining

Oil and gas gathering

NOMINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ⁽¹⁾	English	SI	Method
Density	0.944 lbs/ft³	0.944 g/cm³	ASTM D1505
Melt Index, 190/2.16	0.11 g/10 min	0.11 g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Melt Index, HLMI, 190/21.6	10g/10 min.	10 g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV Bar	3200 psi	22 MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV Bar	5000 psi	34 MPa	D638 Type IV
Ultimate Elongation, 2 in (50 mm)per min	>500%	>500%	D638 Type IV
ESCR, Condition A (100% lgepal), F₅₀	>1000 h	>1000 h	ASTM D1693
ESCR, Condition B (100% lgepal), F₅₀	>1000 h	>1000 h	ASTM D1693
ESCR, Condition B (10% lgepal), F₅₀	>1000 h	>1000 h	ASTM D1693
ESCR, Condition C (100% lgepal), F₅₀	>1000 h	>1000 h	ASTM D1693
PENT Slow Crack Growth	150 h	150 h	ASTM F1473
Brittleness Temperature	<-130 °F	<-90 °C	D746
Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min	140,000 psi	960 MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min	110,000 psi	760 MPa	ASTM D790

Pipe Property (Black) ⁽²⁾	English	SI	Method
Hydrostatic Design Basis, 73°F (23°C)	1600 psi	11 MPa	ASTM D2837
Hydrostatic Design Basis, 140°F (60°C)	800 psi	5.5 MPa	ASTM D2837
Pipe Ring ESCR	>2000 h	>2000 h	F1248

(1) Physical properties reported herein were determined on compression molded specimens prepared in accordance with Procedure C of ASTM D4703 Annex A1

(2) Determined on pipe extruded from a pellet blend of HHM TR-480X and black concentrate

The nominal properties reported herein are typical of the product but do not reflect normal testing variance and therefore should not be used for specification purposes.

MSDS #E100		Revision Date February, 2002

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