Consult your Canusa representative for specific projects or unique applications.
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Operating Characteristics
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Test Method
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PE-1 Copolymer
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PP-1 Copolymer
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Pipeline Operating Temp.
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-
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Up to 100°C (212°F)*
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Up to 140°C (284°F)*
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Top Coat Compatibility
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-
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HDPE
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PP
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Recommended Basecoat
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-
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FBE or Liquid Epoxy
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FBE or Liquid Epoxy
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CanusaCoat™ Properties
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Density
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0.94-0.95 g/cm3
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0.92-0.93 g/cm3
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Softening Point
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ASTM E28
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> 150°C
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> 150°C
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Melt Flow Index (MFI)
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ASTM D1238
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1.2 g/10 min.
@ 130°C, 2.16 kg
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6.6 g/10 min.
@ 190°C, 2.16 kg
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Lap Shear
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EN 12068
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> 500 N/cm2 @ 23°C
> 100 N/cm2 @ 80°C
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> 600 N/cm2 @ 23°C
> 100 N/cm2 @ 110°C
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CanusaCoat™ with Topcoat Properties
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Adhesion Strength @ 23°C**
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ISO 21809-1
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> 150 N/cm
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> 250 N/cm
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Adhesion Strength @ Tmax**
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ISO 21809-1
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> 30 N/cm @ 80°C
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> 60 N/cm @ 110°C
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Cathodic Disbondment
@ 23°C, 28 days
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ISO 21809-1
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< 3 mm
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< 3 mm
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Cathodic Disbondment
@ 95°C, 28 days
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ISO 21809-1
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< 9 mm
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< 7 mm
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* Actual temperature rating is dependant on specific project requirements and conditions. Please consult your local Canusa representative.
** Based on 1.1 mm CanusaCoat™ copolymer and 1.5 mm topcoat thicknesses.