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DOWLEX™ 2388

Generic Family: Polyethylene CopolymerSupplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
DOWLEX 2388 Polyethylene Resin is an ethylene/octene-1 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 outstanding Long Term Hydrostatic Strength.

Applications:
Pipes for hot and cold water systems, e.g.:
  • Hot / cold drinking water distribution
  • Radiator connections
  • Heating / cooling applications
  • Mono- and multi-layer pipe
  • Industrial applications.

Main Characteristics:
  • Suitable for elevated temperatures without crosslinking
  • Outstanding taste and odor performance
  • Excellent processability.

Processing Recommendations:
DOWLEX 2388 Polyethylene Resin is easy to process on traditional PE processing equipment. Typical extrusion temperatures for processing range from 190 to 230 °C. For further information see our Extrusion Guideline.

Complies with:
  • EU, No 10/2011
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR 175.105(c)(5)
Consult the regulations for complete details.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America
Other Properties
Additive, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Tensile Modulus, Tensile Stress at Yield, Tensile Stress at Break, Tensile Strain at Yield, Tensile Strain at Break, Flexural Modulus, Notched Izod Impact Strength, Shore Hardness, Vicat Softening Temperature, Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, Flow, Thermal Conductivity
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