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OPTIM® E-118

OPTIM® E-118 is a maleic anhydride modified linear low-density polyethylene. It has been designed to promote adhesion between carrier polymer and high loading of mineral fillers in HFFR cable compounds. Without this coupling agent, it is not possible to achieve the required mechanical properties in the cable compound.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Masterbatch
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
  • Jacketing & Insulation

Product Families

Composite Materials — Additives
  • Functional Additives
Plastics — Masterbatches
  • Additive Masterbatches
Plastics — Polymer Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
OPTIM
Carrier

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Resin-based; Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE); Resin-based

Functions
Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent
Processing Methods
Extrusion
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyamides, Polyethylenes (PE)
Markets
Electrical & Electronics
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Super Sacks
Material Features
Non-Hygroscopic
Packaging Information

OPTIM® specialty polymers are supplied in pre-dried form in 25 Kg (55 lbs) PE lined, HD woven sack-laminated paper bags and 750 Kg (1650 lbs) FIBC's.. They should be stored in cool and dry place.

Processing Conditions

A slight pungent odor is normal during processing of OPTIM® E-118.; During processing, the compounding parameters that can lead to optimized performance include extruder type, screw design, barrel temperature, screw speed, throughput, residence time and material feeding sequence.; Maximum processing temperature should not generally exceed 230°C.; At temperatures above 280°C, these speciality polymers can evolve low concentrations of fumes.; If overheated, more extensive decomposition may occur due to exposure of overheated polymers to atmospheric oxygen.; Adequate local ventilation should be provided to remove the fumes from the work area.

Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Polyamides
  • Polyethylenes (PE)
Composite Materials Functions
Coupling Agent
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
Cables
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
  • Adhesion Promoter
  • Coupling Agent
Storage and Handling Procedures

OPTIM® E-118 is mildly hygroscopic and should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area.. It is recommended that prior to processing, the requisite quantity of material to be used should be dried in a hopper dryer or oven at 80-95°C for about 2 hours for obtaining best results.

Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength12MPaASTM D638/2010
Percentage Elongation370%ASTM D638/2010
Tensile Modulus76MPaASTM D638/2010
Flexural Modulus313MPaASTM D790/2010
Flexural Strength10MPaASTM D790/2010

Table 2 of 4

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
MFI (at 190°C/2.16 Kg)3g/10minASTM D1238
Density0.932g/cm³ASTM D792
Bulk Density0.54g/mlPLUSS® method
Bonded Maleic AnhydrideMedium—PLUSS® method

Table 3 of 4

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature125°CDSC
Vicat Softening Temperature112°CASTM 1525/2010

Table 4 of 4

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Durometer Hardness58Shore DASTM D2240/2004

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