Akoalit PB 4238 WHITE

LyondellBasell

Description

Akoalit PB 4238 white 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 4238 white 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 4238 white is available in white colour in pellet form.
Akoalit PB 4238 white 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

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Typical Properties

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.40 g/10 min
Density 0.938 g/cm³
Flexural Modulus 450 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break 30 MPa
Tensile Strength at Yield 17 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break 200 %
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

Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

Process

Sheet


Resin

Polybutene-1


Applications

District Heating, Drinking Water Pipe, Fittings, Industrial, Radiator Connections, Underfloor Heating