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Borealis Visico™ LE4421/LE4437 Scorch Retardant, Moisture-Crosslinking Polyethylene Compound for Low Voltage Installation  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE); Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Wire/Cable Grade

Material Notes: Visico LE4421/LE4437 is a natural, moisture-induced crosslinking polyethylene compound that is designed for use as low voltage wire insulation and jacketing. The combination of a Visico base material, LE4421, and a tin catalyst masterbatch, LE4437 provides a highly scorch retardant compound with excellent thermal stability. LE4421/LE4437 contains a patented scorch retardant additive (SRA) that increases the processing window for a moisture crosslinking compound and minimizes the tendency for premature crosslinking in the extruder, head or die. LE4437 should be added to LE4421 directly in the extruder hopper by dry blending at a ratio of 5 parts suitable antioxidants, a metal passivator and a metal deactivator. Properly mixed, during the extrusion process, LE4421/LE4437 exhibits excellent thermal stability to oxidation.

LE4421/LE4437 is recommended for use as insulation for low voltage control cables and power cables up to 6 kV in rating.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.923 g/ccLE 4421; ASTM D792
 0.941 g/ccLE 4437; ASTM D792
Melt Flow 0.90 g/10 minLE 4421; ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength, Yield >= 1926 psiHeat Aging (7 days at 121°C); ASTM D412
 2140 psiASTM D412
Elongation at Break <= 50 %Hot Creep Test (150°C, .2 MPa); ICEA T-28-562
 270 %Heat Aging (7 days at 121°C); ASTM D412
 300 %ASTM D412
Tensile Set <= 5.0 %Hot Creep Test (150°C,.2 MPa); ICE T-28-562
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Electrical Resistivity 1.00e+16 ohm-cmASTM D257
Dielectric Constant 2.3
@Frequency 60 Hz
ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength >= 550 V/milASTM D149
Dissipation Factor 0.00050
@Frequency 60 Hz
ASTM D150
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Middle Barrel Temperature >= 171 °C
Front Barrel Temperature >= 146 °C
Die Temperature >= 350 °F
Head Temperature >= 177 °C
 
Descriptive Properties
Horizontal Flame TestPass14AWG-30mil, UL 1581

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