Alathon L5008HP

LyondellBasell

Description

Alathon L5008HP is a bimodal, high molecular weight, high density polyethylene resin with excellent processing characteristics. L5008HP is selected by customers for pressure pipe applications including industrial piping, mining, oil & gas gathering, municipal water service lines and sewers. Please contact your LyondellBasell Technical Service Engineer or Sales Manager for an approved color and black masterbatch list.  When L5008HP is combined with a LyondellBasell approved color or black masterbatch at the correct use level, this compound may meet the following standards or requirements:

  • ASTM D3350 Cell Classifications: PE445574C, PE445574E
  • NSF Standard 14 and Standard 61 for Potable Water Pipe and Fittings
  • NSF Standard 358-1 for PE Pipe and Fittings for "Geothermal" Heat Pump Systems
  • Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) PE 4710 per PPI TR-3

Availability

North America

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Typical Properties

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.07 g/10 min
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/21.6 kg) 16 g/10 min
Density (23 °C) 0.949 g/cm³
Tensile Stress at Break 4970 psi
Tensile Stress at Yield 3560 psi
Tensile Elongation at Break 635 %
PENT on Natural Resin (2.4 MPa, 80 °C, Air) 3200 hr

Process

Pipe


Resin

High Density Polyethylene


Applications

Drinking Water Pipe