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Formolene® HP3902

Generic Family: Polyethylene, Medium Density • Supplied by: Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Formolene® HP3902 is a high performance hexene copolymer designed for natural gas piping systems. It has outstanding slow crack growth resistance and good long-term hoop strength. It contains a UV stabilizer.

Formolene ® HP3902 meets all requirements of ASTM D4976 - PE 225

When blended with the approved yellow color concentrates, Formolene® HP3902 meets:
  • A Cell class of 234373E and 234375E per ASTM D3350
  • The Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) Certification of a PE2708 and PE80 resin per the protocol in TR-3
  • The Canadian Standards Association CSA-B137.4 Standard for polyethylene piping systems for gas service
  • The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 14 for plastic piping systems components and materials

Suggested Applications:
  • Gas Distribution Pipe
  • Oilfield and Other Industrial Piping Systems
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Availability
North America
Uses
Fuel Lines
Processing Method
Compression Molding
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Processing

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