The main properties of Eraclene DB 506 BCA are emphasized when it is used for production of drip irrigation pipe. The balanced molecular weight distribution, density and the low content of gels are successfully combined in order to provide excellent mechanical properties, sealability, melt strenght and drawability at high extrusion rate. can be easily used in blend with LLDPE and LDPE grades to modify the final properties of the drip irrigation pipe accordging to the specific needs. For outdoor application, it is strongly suggested to add Anti UV. The combined usage of these additives together with Carbon Black can provide outstanding resistance to UV radiation.

Sustainability
The product Eraclene DB 506 BCA ‘Bio Circular attributed’ is a highly sustainable HDPE produced using bionafta from renewable raw materials together with traditional raw materials. In order to attribute the sustainable feedstock component to the final product Versalis applies the Mass Balance approach, a recognized methodology that allows to trace the flow of materials along the value chain and to assign the sustainability characteristic of the raw material to the final product on a documentary basis. Eraclene DB 506 BCA provides the same chemical composition and physical-mechanical performance of the traditional grade, in addition is accompanied by a sustainability declaration that certifies the share of bio attributed product. It is a high density polyethylene resin (HDPE), hexene copolymer, obtained by gas phase technology process. The production of Eraclene DB 506 BCA allows to contribute to the circular economy, since the bionafta used derives from waste from industrial processing of organic substances (e.g. used cooking oils). Eraclene DB 506 BCA will be bio circular attributed for 95%. The exact amount of “bio circular attributed” product will be reported in the sustainability certificate issued upon the delivery of the product.