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Borecene Compact™ RM8406

Linear Medium Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Borecene Compact RM8406 is a third generation linear medium density black polyethylene for rotational moulding and for use as rough coat for steel pipe coating. The material can also be used for repair purposes. The narrow molecular weight imparted through metallocene catalyst technology provides an ideal balance of flow and physical properties. Borecene Compact RM8406 is a black version of Borecene RM8403, and is particularly suitable for diesel fuel tanks. Borecene Compact RM8406 is also recommended for use as rough coat in order to increase the surface roughness of the top coat. This is desirable in order to improve the adherence to concrete and for pipe installation at steep elevation. Borecene Compact RM8406 is delivered as new technology powder.

Borecene Compact RM8406 is suitable for rotational moulding of black products such as:
  • Tanks for agricultural, sewerage and septic purposes
  • Water tanks (suitable in contact with drinking water)
  • Parts for pipe systems and underground applications

Borecene Compact RM8406 contains 2% Carbon Black, which is compounded into the polymer for practically unlimited UV-stability. The polymer contains long-term antioxidant.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
  • Carbon Black (20000 ppm)
  • UV Stabilizer
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
  • Recyclable Material
  
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
  • Pipe Coatings
  • Repairing Material
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Powder
Processing Method 
  • Sintering
  • Spraying
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (0.118 in)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 3 (0.118 in, Rotational Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Energy (-4°F, 0.118 in, Rotational Molded, Total Penetration Energy)
ft·lb
 ISO 6603-2
Multi-Axial Instrumented Impact Peak Force (-4°F, 0.118 in, Rotational Molded)
lbf
 ISO 6603-2
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ISO 974
Additional Information
ESCR, ARM Method, 10% Igepal, Constant Tensile Load: 90 hr
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution, Narrow MW Distribution.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Pipe Coatings, Pipe Coating.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type IV, 2.0 in/min
30.079 in/min
 
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