PP-R100 Passes Test Phase
HMC announced today that the company achieved the 2nd long-term testing phase in the development of a PP Random Copolymer designed for pressure pipe applications.
The authoritative independent testing and certification institute Element Plastic Pipes of Sweden (a merger of Element Materials Technology and Exova Group Limited) has confirmed in their recent test report that the HMC Random Copolymer grade Hostalen PP H5416T already fulfills the requirements for long-term hydrostatic strength according to ISO 9080-2012 and has reached pipe class PP-R 100 according to ISO 12162:2009.
More importantly, Element has also confirmed that Hostalen PP H5416T passes the requirements for hot and cold water pressure systems, classes 1, 2, 4 and 5, as established in ISO 15874-2. For hot water classification has further improved placing HMC among the best in class.
Hostalen PP H5416T offers good processing, excellent extrusion stability and productivity, provides the good pipe surface characteristics and welding performance, thus offers the manufacturers of piping and plumbing systems a good balance of thermal stability, stiffness and toughness. The pressure testing results confirm that this grade provides excellent capabilities for hot and cold-water pressure piping.
As long-term pressure tests at Element continue, we look forward to keeping you updated on the hydrostatic strength results of Hostalen PP H5416T.
In addition, Hostalen PP H5416T has also reached the requirement of the Chinese National Standard, GB/T5750-4:2006: Standard examination methods for drinking water, organoleptic and physical parameters.
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