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BorPEX™ HE2558

High Density (HMW) Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
BorPEX HE2558 is a blue, high molecular weight, high density polyethylene compound for crosslinkable pipes, specially designed for peroxide crosslinking. Long term stability and UV resistance is ensured by an optimised stabilisation system.

Crosslinked pipes made from BorPEX HE2558 are recommended for drinking water and industrial applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Additive 
  • UV Stabilizer
Features 
  • Crosslinkable
  • Good UV Resistance
  • High Molecular Weight
Uses 
  • Industrial Applications
  • Piping
  
Appearance 
  • Blue
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Pipe Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/21.6 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Additional Information
Density (Base Resin), ISO 1183: 0.956 g/cm³
Density (Compound), ISO 1183: 0.959 g/cm³
Thermal Stability, EN 728, 210°C: >50 min
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, High Molecular Weight, High MW.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Piping, Pipe.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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