PB-1 Pipe Performance Comparisons
Polybutene-1 (PB-1) offers many advantages over other plastic alternatives:
| Comparative Pipe Performance | |||
| Polybutene-1 (PB-1) | PE-X | PP-R | |
| Creep Resistance | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Flexibility | Excellent | Good | Moderate |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Weldability | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stress (Thermal Expansion/Contraction) | Low | Moderate | High |
| Impact Strength | Good | Good | Good |