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Ipiranga GM 7040 G

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Braskem

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Product Description
The GM 7040 G is a High Density Polyethylene compounding with high molar mass, specially developed for the manufacturing of extruded pipes for gas pressurized line. This resin is produced with bimodal technology, it has excellent mechanical properties and high resistance to internal pressure. This resin has MRS (Minimum Required Strength) of 8 MPa according to ISO 9080, and is classified as PE 80 according to ISO 12162. GM 7040 G is manufactured in yellow color and it contains additives that protect it against the action of ultraviolet radiation. This resin complies with the Brazilian and international standards related to gas distribution.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Additive 
  • UV Stabilizer
Features 
  • Fuel Resistant
  • High Density
  • High Molecular Weight
Uses 
  • Piping
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Yellow
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Pipe Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/5.0 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (122°F, 0.0787 in, 100% Igepal, Compression Molded, F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693B
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
psi
  
Break, Compression Molded
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D638
Yield, Compression Molded
%
  
Break, Compression Molded
%
  
Flexural Modulus - 2% Secant (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F, Compression Molded)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 15 sec, Compression Molded)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed, Compression Molded)
°F
 ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Ipiranga GM 7040 G, Ipiranga , IpirangaGM7040G, GM 7040 G, GM7040, 7040G, GM7040G, Polyethylene, High Density, Polyethylene High Density, HDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Braskem, PolyethyleneHighDensity, 7040GM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Density, High Specific Gravity, High Molecular Weight, High MW.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Piping, Pipe.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1), ISO (2).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Loading 1 (10 N)
 
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