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DOWLEX™ 2388

DOWLEX™ 2388 by Dow is a white colored ethylene/octene-1 copolymer grade. It offers stress crack resistance, good processability and is suitable for elevated temperatures without crosslinking.

It can be processed by extrusion.
It is used in pipes for hot & cold-water systems such as radiator connections, drinking water distribution, mono and multi-layer pipe, heating & cooling and industrial applications.
DOWLEX™ 2388 complies with EU No. 10/2011, U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, REACH and RoHS.

DOWLEX™ 2388 Properties

Thermal Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Thermal Conductivity

0.4 W/m/K

(140°F (60°C))

DIN 52612

Vicat Softening Temperature

125 °C

ISO 306

CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow

1.8E-4 cm/cm/°C

(68 to 158°F (20 to 70°C))

DIN 53752

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Temperature

190 - 230 °C

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DOWLEX™ 2388 Properties

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