Ineos K38-20-160 Polyethylene Copolymer

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Ineos K38-20-160 Polyethylene Copolymer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE)
Material Notes:	K38-20-160 is a medium density polyethylene copolymer containing an organic yellow pigment system, designed specifically for the extrusion of natural gas pipe. It exhibits excellent long term stress life and slow crack resistance. K38-20-160 is the North American equivalent to ELTEX TUB 172 Yellow produced by INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe. This material is certified to CSA Standard B137.4-09 and is recognized by the Plastics Pipe Institute as having a PE 2708 and PE 80 rating. The natural version of this resin is available as K38-20-138.
Key Words:	Medium density polyethylene copolymer containing an organic yellow pigment system, designed specifically for the extrusion of natural gas pipe.
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D4883
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance, ASTM D1693
Oxidative Induction Time (OIT), ASTM D 3895, @210 C > 20 Min
Melt Flow, ASTM D1238, @ 190 C/2160g
Hardness, Shore D, ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break, ASTM D638, 2 in/min
Tensile Strength, Yield, ASTM D638, 2 in/min
Elongation at Break, ASTM D638, >800% 2 in/min
Flexural Modulus, ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO), ASTM D256
Hydrostatic Design Basis, ASTM D2837, @ 60 C
Hydrostatic Design Basis, ASTM D2837, @ 23 C
Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature, ASTM D746

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Manufacturer Notes:
Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA

Category Notes
Plastic

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