MDPE - Properties


Physical and Mechanical Properties of MDPE(Gas) Pipes

Sr. Charecteristics Units Requirements Test Parameters Test methods
1 Conventional Density Kg/c3 >930(base polymer) 23 degree C ISO 1183, ISO 1872/1
2 Melt Flow Rate G/10 min 190 degree C/5kg ISO 4440/1, IS 2530:1963
3 Thermal stability Min >20 200 degree C ISO/TR 10837
4 Hydrostatic Strength(HS) h Failure Time>=100h
Failure Time>=165h
Failure Time>=1000h
PE-80-9.0 MPa - 20C
PE-80-4.6 M Pa - 80 C
PE-80-4.0 M Pa - 80 C
ISO-1167
5 Elongation at Break % >=350 ISO 6259/3