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ALCUDIA® 5606-T

High Density Polyethylene

Supplied by REPSOL YPF

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Product Description
ALCUDIA® 5606-T natural compound is an hexene copolymer of medium molecular weight apt for the extrusion of corrugated pipes for protection of cables, one or multilayered pipe.
This product is supplied in natural colour but can be easily coloured with pigments steady at processing temperature, using dry-colouriing or masterbatch techniques.
ALCUDIA® 5606-T may be used in contact with foodstuffs.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Copolymer
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Processability
  • Medium Molecular Weight
  • Medium Rigidity
Uses 
  • Corrugated Pipe
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ISO 1133
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
190°C/5.0 kg
g/10 min
  
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (F50)
hr
 ASTM D1693
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Medium Rigidity, Good Rigidity, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Medium Molecular Weight, Medium MW.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Corrugated Pipe.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Adapter Temperature
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Rate A (50°C/h)
 
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