PB-1 MATERIAL

Polybutene (PB-1) Material

Polybutene is a polyolefin and exists in two isomeric forms depending on where the carbon double bond is positioned in the monomer molecule. If it is between the first and second carbon atoms in a linear molecule (Butene-1), then the chemically accurate name of the resulting polymer is Polybutene-1 (PB-1). If it is a branched monomer molecule (Polyisobutene) then the resulting polymer is called Polyisobutene (PIB).

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Polybutene-1

What is PB-1?

Polybutene-1 is a thermoplastic with superior mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties making it the technically preferred material for the production of pressurised hot and cold water piping systems.

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Properties

PB-1 material benefits and properties

Polybutene-1 has an operational record in Europe and Asia of over 50 years continuous service in pressurised hot and cold water installations and is widely recognised as the technology standard for these systems.

Performance

PB-1 for pressure piping systems

When long-term performance characteristics of plastics materials is compared, Polybutene-1 offers the total package for piping systems. Polybutene-1 delivers the long-term performance required for today's hot and cold pressurised piping systems.

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