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Ineos K38-20-160 Polyethylene Copolymer
| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , HDPE |
| Manufacturer | Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA |
| Trade Name | |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Ineos K38-20-160 Polyethylene Copolymer.pdf  |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
Material Notes:
K38-20-160 is a medium density polyethylene copolymer containing an organic yellow pigment system, designed specifically for the extrusion of natural gas pipe. It exhibits excellent long term stress life and slow crack resistance. K38-20-160 is the North American equivalent to ELTEX TUB 172 Yellow produced by INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe. This material is certified to CSA Standard B137.4-09 and is recognized by the Plastics Pipe Institute as having a PE 2708 and PE 80 rating. The natural version of this resin is available as K38-20-138.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.942 g/cc | 0.0340 lb/in³ | ASTM D4883 |
| Environmental Stress Crack Resistance | 5000 hour | 5000 hour | > 5000 hrs.; ASTM D1693 |
| Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) | 20 min | 20 min | @210 C > 20 Min; ASTM D 3895 |
| Melt Flow | 0.20 g/10 min | 0.20 g/10 min | @ 190 C/2160g; ASTM D1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Shore D | 64 | 64 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 31.0 MPa | 4500 psi | 2 in/min; ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 19.3 MPa | 2800 psi | 2 in/min; ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 800 % | 800 % | >800% 2 in/min; ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.690 GPa | 100 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 21.0 kJ/m² | 10.0 ft-lb/in² | ASTM D256 |
| Hydrostatic Design Basis | 6.89 MPa | 1000 psi | @ 60 C; ASTM D2837 |
| 8.62 MPa | 1250 psi | @ 23 C; ASTM D2837 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Point | 120 °C | 248 °F | ASTM D1525 |
| Brittleness Temperature | -118 °C | -180 °F | ASTM D746 |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Pipe Extrusion | |
| Region | US & Canada | Bamberger Polymers Distribution |
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