Alathon L5008HP
Description
Alathon L5008HP is a bimodal, high molecular weight, high density polyethylene resin with excellent processing characteristics. L5008HP is selected by customers for pressure pipe applications including industrial piping, mining, oil & gas gathering, municipal water service lines and sewers. Please contact your LyondellBasell Technical Service Engineer or Sales Manager for an approved color and black masterbatch list. When L5008HP is combined with a LyondellBasell approved color or black masterbatch at the correct use level, this compound may meet the following standards or requirements:
- ASTM D3350 Cell Classifications: PE445574C, PE445574E
- NSF Standard 14 and Standard 61 for Potable Water Pipe and Fittings
- NSF Standard 358-1 for PE Pipe and Fittings for "Geothermal" Heat Pump Systems
- Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) PE 4710 per PPI TR-3
Availability
North America
Product data and technical information
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg)
0.07 g/10 min
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/21.6 kg)
16 g/10 min
Density (23 °C)
0.949 g/cm³
Tensile Stress at Break
4970 psi
Tensile Stress at Yield
3560 psi
Tensile Elongation at Break
635 %
PENT on Natural Resin (2.4 MPa, 80 °C, Air)
3200 hr