Plastic Pipes Conference Association # 2023 Lake Buena Vista
White G. Jee, Leonardo Cortes, Ph.D., Bill Gauthier, Ph.D.
ABSTRACT In the production of quality HDPE pressure piping system components (pipe and fittings), the manufacturer(s) may have the option to utilize a PE4710 or PE100 black compound or the use of in-line compounding (aka, “salt and pepper” blending). From a technical and commercial perspective, there are advantages in utilizing either option. This poster presentation focuses on the carbon black science in the selection of the carbon black types that are utilized for pressure pipe applications. Additionally, the testing results conducted to establish equivalency among the various black masterbatches to assure that the carbon black incorporation into black pressure piping system components meet or exceed the requirements of the applicable standard on which the piping system component is manufactured to are displayed.
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