Chevron Phillips Marlex 9607 HDPE Resin
Chevron Phillips Marlex 9607 is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin engineered specifically for pipe extrusion.
Physical Properties
- Density: Based on ASTM D1505, the density is 0.962 g/cc (0.0348 lb/in³), which impacts the film – forming properties.
- Moisture Vapor Transmission: Measured by ASTM F1249, it is 0.170 cc – mm/m² – 24hr – atm, important for applications like packaging.
- Melt Flow: Under Condition E according to ASTM D1238, it is 6.5 g/10 min, crucial for film – making processability.
Polymer Properties:
- Base Material: High – Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Key Features:
- High clarity, providing excellent optical properties for visually appealing films.
- High specific gravity, with a density of 0.962 g/cc (0.0348 lb/in³).
- Low moisture vapor transmission (0.170 cc – mm/m² – 24 hr – atm), protecting contents from moisture.
- Low gel levels, ensuring smooth processing and film quality.
- Good moldability, facilitating the formation of various film shapes.
- Good processability, allowing for efficient manufacturing operations.
- Low odor transfer and low taste transfer, making it suitable for food – related applications.
Applications:
Marlex 9607 is a leading choice for a variety of piping systems where durability, reliability, and long-term performance are paramount.
- Water Pipes: Its excellent hydrostatic strength and resistance to slow crack growth make it ideal for potable water pipes and water distribution systems.
- Gas Distribution Pipes: The material’s high safety ratings and resistance to stress cracking are essential for natural gas pipes.
- Industrial and Mining Pipes: it is used for industrial piping systems to transport various fluids and slurries, and in mining for handling aggressive materials.
- Corrugated Sheets & Piping: The grade’s strength and toughness also make it suitable for manufacturing corrugated pipes and other drainage systems where high ring stiffness and crush resistance are required.