What Is HDPE PE100

HDPE PE100 refers to a high-density polyethylene material with a minimum required strength (MRS) of 10.0 MPa, specifically developed for pressure piping systems. The resin delivers an excellent balance of long-term hydrostatic strength, environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR), chemical resistance, and processing stability.

Compared with conventional PE80 materials, PE100 enables thinner pipe wall designs under equivalent pressure ratings, helping reduce material consumption, improve flow efficiency, and lower overall installation costs. These advantages make PE100 widely used in municipal water supply networks, gas distribution systems, industrial fluid transportation, and large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide.

Common Models of HDPE PE100 Pipe Grade

SABIC P6006 Pipe Grade

Sabic P6006

Sabic P6006 (PE100) has excellent long-term hydrostatic strength, which makes it an excellent choice for pressure pipe applications.

Sabic P6006AD Resin

Sabic P6006AD

Sabic P6006AD (HDPE PE100) is an ideal choice for pressure pipe applications with its excellent comprehensive performance.

Borouge HDPE HE3490-LS-H

Borouge HE3490-LS

Borouge HE3490-LS is a black, bimodal, high density polyethylene material produced by the advanced Borstar technology.

Borouge HDPE

Borouge HE3490-LS-H

Borouge HE3490-LS-H (PE100) resin has the excellent performance and wide application, playing a key role in many fields.

HDPE 100S Pipe Material

HDPE 100S (PE100)

HDPE 100S (PE100) is a premium high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin specifically engineered for pipe applications.

ZPC HDPE 23050 Pipe Grade

HDPE 23050 (PE100)

As a PE100 grade material, HDPE 23050 delivers excellent long-term hydrostatic strength, superior resistance to environmental stress cracking (ESCR), and outstanding durability.

Sinopec HDPE YGH041T

Sinopec HDPE YGH041T

Sinopec YGH041T HDPE PE100 is a high-performance material carefully developed by Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

Performance Characteristics of PE100

  • Excellent Long-Term Pressure Resistance. HDPE PE100 provides exceptional long-term hydrostatic strength and can maintain stable performance under continuous pressure conditions. Properly designed PE100 piping systems typically achieve a service life exceeding 50 years.
  • Outstanding Environmental Stress Crack Resistance. The material demonstrates excellent resistance to slow crack growth (SCG) and rapid crack propagation (RCP), significantly improving pipeline safety and durability under demanding operating environments.
  • Superior Chemical Resistance. PE100 exhibits excellent resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalis, salts, and chemical media. The material is non-corrosive and highly suitable for underground installation and industrial fluid transportation applications.
  • Excellent Processing Performance. The resin features stable melt flow characteristics and outstanding extrusion processability, enabling high-speed production while ensuring smooth pipe surfaces, uniform wall thickness, and dimensional stability.
  • Reliable Welding Performance. PE100 can be processed using butt fusion, electrofusion, and other standard polyethylene welding methods. The welded joints provide high strength and leak-free performance for long-term pipeline reliability.
  • Good Flexibility and Impact Strength. Even under low-temperature conditions, PE100 maintains excellent toughness and impact resistance, making it suitable for cold climates and challenging installation environments.

Typical Technical Specifications (Reference Values)

Property

Typical Value

Material Type

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Grade

PE100

Density

0.945–0.960 g/cm³

Melt Flow Rate (MFR)

0.2–0.5 g/10 min

Minimum Required Strength (MRS)

10.0 MPa

Tensile Yield Strength

≥22 MPa

Elongation at Break

≥350%

Vicat Softening Temperature

Approx. 125°C

Service Temperature Range

-20°C to 60°C

Processing Method

Pipe Extrusion

Color

Black / Natural

What Are Their Main Uses?

(1) Pressure pipeline system

  • Drinking water pipeline. PE100 meets strict hygiene standards, will not pollute water quality, and has good corrosion resistance and pressure resistance. It is an ideal choice for drinking water pipelines and can ensure the safe transportation of drinking water.
  • Natural gas pipeline. Natural gas transportation has extremely high requirements for the safety and sealing of pipelines. The high strength, crack propagation resistance and good flexibility of PE100 materials enable it to adapt to the high pressure and complex terrain conditions during natural gas transportation, ensuring the stability and safety of natural gas transportation.
  • Industrial pressure pipeline. In industrial production, it is necessary to transport various media with a certain pressure, such as chemical raw materials, industrial wastewater, etc. The chemical corrosion resistance and pressure resistance of HDPE PE100 enable it to meet the use requirements of industrial pressure pipelines and ensure the smooth progress of industrial production.
  • Municipal drainage pipeline. In the municipal drainage system, the pipeline needs to withstand a certain external pressure and internal water flow pressure, and at the same time resist erosion by various substances in the soil. The strength and corrosion resistance of PE100 materials make it widely used in municipal drainage pipelines, improving the reliability of the drainage system.​

(2) Other fields. In addition to pressure piping systems, HDPE PE100 materials can also be used to manufacture some products that need to withstand a certain pressure or have good corrosion resistance, such as large containers and storage tanks. It also has certain applications in the chemical industry, agriculture and other fields.

Storage Recommendations

  • Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment.
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and excessive heat.
  • Prevent contamination and package damage.
  • Keep away from open flames and strong oxidizing substances.

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