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Borealis PP HE4872

Generic Family: Polyethylene, High Density • Supplied by: Borealis AG
It is a HDPE compound for solid insulation of symmetric data cable at high extrusion speed.

Applications
HE4872 is intended for:
  • High frequency data transmission cables
  • Outer skin of foam-skin constructions

NOTE: If using HE4872 as telephone single insulation, especially in petroleum jelly filled cables, addition of extra stabilization may be needed to ensure long-term heat stability.

Specifications
HE4872 meets the following material classification:
  • ISO 1872-PE, KGHN, 45-D006
  • ASTM D 1248 Type III, Class A, Category 4, Grade E8, E9

The following cable material standards are met by HE4872:
EN 50290-2-23

Cables manufactured with HE4872 using sound extrusion practice normally comply with the following cable product standards:
  • IEC 61156
  • EN 50288

Special Features
HE4872 consists of specially selected components to offer:
  • Good conductor adhesion
  • Very good flow behaviour
  • Low die head pressure
  • Excellent surface finish
  • High output
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Documents
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Technical Datasheet (English)

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Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe
Uses
Communication Wire Insulation
Processing Method
Extrusion
Other Properties
Features, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR), Tensile Stress, Tensile Strain at Break, Shore Hardness, Brittleness Temperature, Volume Resistivity, Dielectric Constant, Dissipation Factor, Additional Properties, Cylinder Zone 1 Temp., Cylinder Zone 2 Temp., Cylinder Zone 3 Temp., Cylinder Zone 4 Temp., Cylinder Zone 5 Temp., Melt Temperature, Die Temperature, Extrusion Notes
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Processing

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