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Borealis PP BEC5012

Polypropylene Copolymer

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
BEC5012 is a high molecular weight, low flow rate polypropylene block copolymer with very high impact strength.

BEC5012 is recommended for non-pressure pipes and fittings, structured wall pipes and profiles and sheets.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Block Copolymer
  • High Impact Resistance
  • High Molecular Weight
  • Low Flow
  
Uses 
  • Fittings
  • Piping
  • Profiles
  • Sheet
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Pipe Extrusion
  • Profile Extrusion
  • Sheet Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ISO 1133
190°C/5.0 kg
g/10 min
  
230°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2/1
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Strain (Yield)
%
 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
  
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Molecular Weight, High MW, Block Copolymer, High Impact Resistance, Low Flow, Low Melt, Low MFI.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Piping, Pipe.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Head: 200 to 230°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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