DOW™ 8818 Medium Density Polyethylene Resin
MDPE 8818 is a 1-hexene copolymer medium density resin. Exhibits good processability, excellent stress cracking resistance (ESCR), impact resistant and good performance at low temperatures. The long term hydrostatic strength (LTHS) at 20°C is greater than 8 MPa, classifies as PE80 according to ISO 9080. ASTM D3350 cell classification: 235473A. Standard designation code: PE2706 Main applications include pipes for water distribution, irrigation, effluents ducts for telecommunications geomembranes telephone cable shells, drop wires.
Properties
These values are typical properties and are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
- 2% Secant Modulus, MD (ASTM D882) in MPa (psi) Yes No 827 (120000)
- Anti-block Yes No false
- Density (ASTM D792) Yes No 0.94 g/cm3
- ESCR-Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (100% IGEPAL) Yes No >3000 hr - 100˚C (212˚F)
- Impact Strength in MPa (psi) Yes No 590 J/m (11 ft-lb/in) - Notched Izod Impact (23˚C (73˚F))
- Melt Index (g/10min @190°C/2.16 kg) Yes No 0.74
- Melt Index (g/10min @190°C/21.6 kg) Yes No 0.74
- Slip Yes No false
- Tensile Elongation at Break, MD Yes No 800 %
- Tensile Strength Break, MD (ASTM D882) in MPa (psi) Yes No 33.0 (4790)
- Tensile Strength Yield, MD (ASTM D882) in MPa (psi) Yes No 21.0 (3040)
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