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BorPEX™ HE1878

Generic Family: Polyethylene, High Density (HMW) • Supplied by: Borealis AG
BorPEX HE1878 is a high molecular weight, high density polyethylene specially designed for production of crosslinked pipes (PE-X)

Applications
BorPEX HE1878 is recommended for the production of crosslinked pipes used in
  • Plumbing
  • Domestic water
  • Domestic gas
  • District heating
  • Relining
  • Industrial applications
  • Heating

Specifications
BorPEX HE1878 is intended to fulfill following standards and regulations, in case of appropriate industrial manufacturing standard procedures applied and a continuous quality system is implemented.
  • DIN 16892
  • DIN 16893
  • EN ISO 15875
  • ASTM F 876

Special features
BorPEX HE1878 is a free flowing powder for the PE-Xa, peroxide crosslinking process.The material is only stabilized for transporting and storage. Crosslinking agent (e.g. peroxide) and stabilisers have to be added by the pipe manufacturer. Good crosslink response and well-balanced powder size distribution enable effective soaking and a stable pipe production.
  • Economical pipe production
  • Cleanliness
  • Enhanced processability
  • Excellent product consistency
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America
Uses
Industrial Applications
Processing Method
Extrusion
Other Properties
Additive, Features, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Tensile Stress at Yield, Tensile Strain at Break
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Processing

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