| Elvax® 40L-08 is an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer that is useful in many wire and cable applications because of its excellent mechanical, thermal, and low-smoke properties. The melt index is appropriate for convenient compounding and extrusion. The melt index is consistent because resin molecular weight distribution is controlled to within a relatively narrow range. The molecular weight is high, so finished products will be relatively resistant to mechanical damage and elevated temperatures. Compared with other ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, Elvax® 40L-08 contains extremely low amounts of gel, or high molecular weight polymer, that can cause undesirable characteristics in finished products Because Elvax® 40L-08 is somewhat crystalline, it is free flowing and does not mass during handling. Typical Applications: - Jacketing compounds for automotive ignition and low-smoke cables
- Strippable semiconductive shields for power cables
Features: - Narrow molecular weight distribution and low gel properties for consistent and smooth surfaced finished products
- Stable, long-term cable performance
Information provided by DuPont. This product line/trade name was acquired by Dow, but this specific grade was discontinued prior to the acquisition. |
