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Akoalit PB 4237 GREY

Description

Akoalit PB 4237 grey is a highly isotactic polyolefin homopolymer manufactured from butene-1 monomer. The product provides excellent long term hydrostatic strength also at elevated temperatures combined with high flexibility.
Akoalit PB 4237 complies with requirements specified in ISO 15876, ISO 12230, DIN 16968/DIN 16969 and many other National Standards for PB-1 pipe applications. The grade is typically used for extrusion into pipe and injection moulding into fittings for potable hot and cold water distribution applications.
Akoalit PB 4237 is available in grey colour in pellet form.
Akoalit PB 4237 may not be used in the manufacture of pipe applications intended for sale or shipment to North America, without prior written approval by Seller for each specific product and application.

Availability

Africa-Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, South & Central America

Product data and technical information
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.4 g/10 min
Density 0.938 g/cm³
Tensile Strength at Break 30 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield 17 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break 200 %
Flexural Modulus 450 MPa
DSC Melting Point 129 °C
Extrusion Temperature 180-200 °C
Injection Moulding Temperature 200-240 °C
Cooling Water Temperature 10-12 °C
Vacuum 30-60 mbar