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Microlin XL28/XUV/FR

Microlin XL28/XUV/FR is a chemically crosslinkable, Flame Retardant Polyethylene, which allows production on conventional rotational molding equipment, of finished products with much improved performance properties. Properties enhanced include toughness (particularly low-temperature impact performance), environmental stress crack resistance, and chemical and temperature resistance.

Brand: Microlin (6 products)

Polymer Name: Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE / PEX)

Processing Methods: Rotational Molding

End Uses: Pipes

Density: 940.0 - 940.0 kg/m³

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyethylene Cross-Linked (PEX),
Polyethylenes
Polymer Name
Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE / PEX)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Thermoset Resins
Other Thermoset Resins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Chemical Resistant,
Flame Retardant,
Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR),
Good Impact Strength,
High Temperature Resistance,
Improved Toughness

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
Industrial
Applications
Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films
Pipes & Hoses
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Other Power, Water & Utilities Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Pipes
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Rotational Molding
Processing

XL28/XUV/FR conforms to UL94 HB

Microlink XL is produced using Micropol’s long experience of the rotational molding process to give the powder correct particle size, shape and distribution properties for optimum molding quality.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94 (1.00 as FR version)g/cm³ISO 1183
ESCR (F50)min. 1000HoursASTM D1693
Tensile Strength at Break (50 mm/min)18MPaISO 527
Elongation at Break250%ISO 527
Vicat Softening Point128°CISO 306
Brittleness Temperaturemax. -70°CASTM D746
Flexural Modulus600MPaISO 178
Impact Resistance36*J/mmMicropol test method, based on ASTM D1709

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Microlink XL28/XUV/FR is fully UV stabilized for outdoor use in the most demanding climates, giving a minimum of UV10 rating.