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Alathon® L5008

Generic Family: Polyethylene, High Density (HMW) • Supplied by: LyondellBasell Industries
Alathon L5008 is a bimodal, high molecular weight, high density polyethylene resin with excellent processing characteristics. L5008 is selected by customers for demanding pressure pipe applications. When combined with an approved color or black masterbatch at the correct use level, L5008 may meet the following standards or requirements (see Technical Data Sheet for limitations and more information):
  • ASTM D3350 Cell Classifications: PE445564C, PE445564E, PE445565C, PE445565E
  • 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
  • PE80 per ISO 9080 & ISO 12162
  • Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) PE 3408 and PE4608 per PPI TR-3
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Availability
Latin America, North America
Uses
Building Materials
Processing Method
Pipe Extrusion
Other Properties
Features, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Tensile Strength at Yield, Tensile Strength at Break, Tensile Elongation at Break, Flexural Modulus, Hydrostatic Design Basis, PENT, DTUL (66 psi) - Unannealed, Additional Properties
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Processing

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