TRB-490 Polyethylene

This bimodal high molecular weight, high density
polyethylene (HMW-HDPE) ethylene-hexene copolymer is
tailored for use as a blend resin component for corrugated
pipe applications that require excellent:
• Melt strength
• Pipe stiffness
• Creep resistance
• Impact resistance
• Slow crack growth resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Initial and long-term OIT
Typical corrugated pipe applications for TRB-490 include:
• Roadway culverts
• Storm sewers
• Land drainage
This resin meets these standards/specifications:
• ASTM D4976 – PE 235
• AASHTO M 294
• AASHTO M 252
• ASTM D3350, Cell Class PE445520A
• ASTM D389