Xmod™ BC50 Borealis Polypropylene Impact Copolymer

Product Description

Xmod BC50 is a high molecular weight, low melt flow rate block copolymer with very high stiffness and impact strength.

Xmod BC50 is recommended for solid wall and structured wall non-pressure pipes and fittings, thin walled corrugated pipes and profiles.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Europe

North America

South America

Features

Block Copolymer

High Impact Resistance

High Molecular Weight

High Stiffness

Low Flow

Recyclable Material

Uses

Fittings

Piping

Profiles

Appearance

Black

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Extrusion

Pipe Extrusion

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)		g/10 min	ISO 1133
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus (Injection Molded)		psi	ISO 527-2/1
Tensile Stress (Yield, Injection Molded)		psi	ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Strain (Yield, Injection Molded)		%	ISO 527-2/50
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength			ISO 179/1eA
-4°F		ft·lb/in²
73°F		ft·lb/in²
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Flow, Low Melt, Low MFI, High Stiffness, High Molecular Weight, High MW, High Impact Resistance, Block Copolymer.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Piping, Pipe.

Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.		°F
Melt Temperature		°F
Die Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
Head Temperature: 200 to 230°C

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

Xmod™ BC50

Polypropylene Impact Copolymer

Supplied by Borealis AG