Alathon® L5008

About
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&&

Product Description
SupplierLyondellBasell
GenericHMW-HDPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,High molecular weight,Copolymer,Bimodal molecular weight distribution
AvailabilitysNorth America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsExtrusion

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density0.949g/cm³ASTM D1505
Melt Flow Rate ASTM D1238
190℃,2.16kg0.070g/10minASTM D1238
190℃,21.6kg16g/10minASTM D1238

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength
fracture34.3MPaASTM D638
yield24.4MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture640%ASTM D638
Bending modulus
2% secant972MPaASTM D790
Fundamentals of Hydrostatic Design ASTM D2837
23℃11.0MPaASTM D2837
60℃6.89MPaASTM D2837

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
0.45 MPa, unannealed68.0ASTM D648

Supplementary informationNominal valueUnitTest method
DSC Induction Temperature267ASTM D3350
Slow crack propagation PENT
80℃> 100hrASTM F1473

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. 23°C
3. 2.4 MPa
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