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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Polyethylene
Borcoat™ HE7405
High Density Polyethylene for Steel Pipe Coating
Description
Borcoat HE7405 is
a black coloured compound supplied in powder form.
This product is thermal, as well as UV-stabilized.
Applications
Borcoat HE7405 is recommended to be used as a rough coat on PE coatings, or as repair of small damaged areas
of PE coating systems used in:
Steel Pipe Coating
Special Features
Borcoat HE7405 is applied directly after the top coat application and before cooling of the coated pipe. The final
coating shows an increased surface roughness compared to standard 3-layer-PE coatings. Typical applications
include:
PE coated pipes on which a concrete weight coating is Increased safety when people are walking on PE coated
applied pipes during handling and loading operations
PE coated pipes installed in steep terrain to increase friction Offshore pipes without concrete weight coating to increase
with the surrounding ground the grip in the caterpillar clamps during laying operations
Physical Properties
Property Typical Value Test Method
Data should not be used for specification work
Density (Compound) 944 kg/m³ ISO 1183-1, Method A
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2,16 kg) 8 g/10min ISO 1133-1, Method B
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/5 kg) 28 g/10min ISO 1133-1, Method B
Melting temperature (DSC) 130 °C ISO 11357-3
Oxidation Induction Time (210 °C) 20 min ISO 11357-6
Vicat softening temperature A50 (10 N) 105 °C ISO 306
Other properties
Property Typical Value Test Method
Data should not be used for specification work
Main particle size 212 - 500 μm ASTM D 1921
Borcoat is a trademark of the Borealis group.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Polyethylene
Borcoat HE7405
Processing Techniques
Borcoat HE7405 is a powdered material and is applied directly on top of still molten PE top coat in the coating
process before quenching in the cooling unit. There are a number of methods used to apply the powder such as
electrostatic spray, using a shaker plate mechanism or a belt dosing unit with a funnel-shaped outlet. Other
methods may also be suitable. The application rate and consistency is dependent on the type of application
equipment, coating unit design, dimensions of the steel pipe, temperature of the coated pipe and the line speed.
For side extrusion (wrapping), an additional light-weight roller reduces the amount of loose particles. Some
experimental design must be done to have a suitable set up. Please contact your Borealis representative for more
details.
Packaging
Package: Powder 20 kg Bags on 1100 kg pallet
Storage
Borcoat HE7405 shall be stored indoors below 50°C in unopened original packaging in clean and dry environment.
It is recommended to ensure proper stock rotation by using first in – first out principle. Following afore-mentioned
conditions the material can be stored for a period of up to 3 years after production. However, caution shall be taken
regarding the moisture level. It is recommended to measure the moisture after longer storage periods prior to
processing.
Safety
The product is not classified as harmful to humans or the environment according to CLP regulation (EU) No.
1272/2008. According to Article 31 of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 there is no legal requirement to provide a SDS for
this product. Existing Product safety information sheet is valid.
Information on handling recommendations of Borcoat™ powder materials in which typical values for explosive
classification data is available upon request. Whenever the product is conveyed, accumulation of smaller dust
fraction may occur in parts of the process. This can potentially occur in equipment such as filters, the upper part of
silos cyclones, product mixers etc. Related to dust explosion risk, the design of powder handling equipment should
comply with Authority specifications and requirements. On informative basis Borealis can also provide our internal
guideline "Design of dust explosion protection", which can be made available upon request. The Table presented
data is based on the Dust Explosion Research reports number 12/10/FN/08E_D provided by the independent 3rd
party testing company, thus Borealis makes no warranties on this particular statement or any report/document
possibly provided based on it. The determination of maximum explosion pressure is performed acc. to EN 14034-1
and maximum rate of pressure rise EN 14034-2. Testing was performed on sieved less than 500 µm fractions.
Typical value for the Borcoat™HE7405 material explosion characteristics*
Parameter Value
Kst - value 25 bar m/s
Dust explosion class St1
Maximum exposure pressure 4,9 barg
Maximum rate of pressure rise (20 l) 93 bar/s
*= based on Adinex report 12/10/FN/08E_D
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Polyethylene
Borcoat HE7405
Recycling
The product is suitable for recycling using modern methods of shredding and cleaning. In-house production waste
should be kept clean to facilitate direct recycling.
Please see our "Safety data sheet" / "Product safety information sheet" for details on various aspects of safety,
recovery and disposal of the product. For more information, contact your Borealis representative.
Related Documents
The following related documents are available on request, and represent various aspects on the usability, safety,
recovery and disposal of the product.
Recovery and disposal of polyolefins
Information on emissions from processing and fires
"Safety data sheet" / "Product safety information sheet"
Issuer:
Marketing Oil & Gas / Thomas Stark
Product Management / Albin Mariacher
Disclaimer
The product(s) mentioned herein are not intended to be used for medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare
applications and we do not support their use for such applications.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication;
however we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information.
Borealis makes no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Nothing herein shall
constitute any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
It is the customer's responsibility to inspect and test our products in order to satisfy itself as to the
suitability of the products for the customer's particular purpose. The customer is responsible for the
appropriate, safe and legal use, processing and handling of our products.
No liability can be accepted in respect of the use of any Borealis product in conjunction with any other products
and/or materials. The information contained herein relates exclusively to our products when not used in conjunction
with any other material unless as specifically provided for in the test methods stated above.
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