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RELENE (POLYETHYLENE)

RELENE - E 41003 (PIPE GRADE)

Product Description and Applications

Relene E 41003 is a High Density Polyethylene grade with broad molecular weight distribution and good melt strength suitable for making pipes for water supply, irrigation, sewage and industrial effluent as per IS 4984:1995, IS 14151:1995 and IS 14333:1996 respectively.
The designation for Relene E 41003 as per IS 7328:1992 is PEEAA-45-T-012

Physical Characteristics
Property	ASTM Test Method	Unit	*Typical Value.**
Density	ASTM D 1505	g/cc	0.943
MFI (2.16 kg)	ASTM D 1238	g/10 min.	0.28

Typical Properties
Property	ASTM Test Method	Unit	*Typical Value.**
Tensile Yield Strength	ASTM D 638	MPa	20
Flexural Yield Strength	ASTM D 638	MPa	24
Elongation at Break	ASTM D 638	%	500
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D 790	MPa	700
Hardness	ASTM D 2240	Shore D	64.5
Vicat Softening Point	ASTM D 1525	0C	124

*Typical values with injection moulded specimens, not to be taken as specification.

HDPE grade Relene E 41003 meets the requirements stipulated in standard IS:10146-1982 on "Specifications for Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water". It also conforms to the positive list of constituents as prescribed in IS:10141-1982. The grade and the additives incorporated in it also comply with the FDA:CFR Title 21, 177.1520, Olefin Polymer.

The data, information and suggestions contained contained herein are given purely as a guide. Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Group Companies undertake no responsibility either for the results deriving from their adoption or for possible position in apparent contrast with existing patent rights.