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DOWLEX™ 2344

Generic Family: Polyethylene CopolymerSupplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
DOWLEX* 2344 Polyethylene Resin is an ethylene-octene copolymer, produced in the proprietary solution process of The Dow Chemical Company. It has a unique molecular structure with a controlled side chain distribution, which provides excellent stress crack resistance properties combined with very good Long Term Hydrostatic Strength.

Processability: Typical extrusion temperatures for processing of DOWLEX 2344 Polyethylene Resin range from 190 to 230° C. The use of a reverse temperature profile may be beneficial on certain types of processing equipment. For further information, see our Extrusion Guideline.

Complies with:
  • EU, No 10/2011
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 175.105(c)(5)
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.2a (with Restrictions)
  • NSF 14
  • NSF 61

Applications:
Pipes for hot and cold water systems, e.g.:
  • floor heating
  • wall heating/cooling
  • ceiling cooling
  • radiator connections
  • warm / cold drinking water distribution
  • heat recovery systems
  • solar panels
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America
Processing Method
Extrusion Coating
Other Properties
Additive, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density / Specific Gravity, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR), Tensile Modulus, Tensile Stress at Yield, Tensile Stress at Break, Tensile Strain at Yield, Tensile Strain at Break, Flexural Modulus, Shore Hardness, Vicat Softening Temperature, Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, Flow, Thermal Conductivity
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Processing

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