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FLEX NORYL™ Resin WCD801AU

SABIC's Specialties Business FLEX NORYL WCD801AU resin is a flexible, non-reinforced, UV stabilized extrudable blend of Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) + Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). This material contains non-halogenated flame retardant and performance capable of meeting UL VW-1 requirements, 80C end use temperature rating, and heat deformation performance as defined by UL 1581. FLEX NORYL WCD801AU resin is intended for evaluation in wire insulation and cable jacket applications in light colors. It has a Shore A Hardness reading of 82 and exhibits superior thermal stability, very low water absorption, good electric properties, low specific gravity, and good color stability after UV weathering per ASTM D4459. Processing is typically conducted on standard extrusion equipment, and UL 1581 testing is conducted on 2.0mm wire with 0.12mm X 20 stranded copper conductor.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Displays
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Conduits & Cable Management
  • Connectors
  • Housings & Enclosures
  • Switches & Relays
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
  • Jacketing & Insulation

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Blends & Alloys

Other characteristics

Brand
FLEX NORYL™ Resin
Density
1090.0 - 1170.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name
PPE/TPE Alloy
Processing Methods
Extrusion, Wire Coating Extrusion
Note

¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.. ¹⁹ Wire and cable - UL 1581 tested on 2.0mm wire with 0.12mmx20 stranded copper

Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
Technology
Plastics
Labeling Claims
  • Bromine-free
  • Chlorine-free
Additives Included
  • Flame Retardant
  • Heat Stabilizer
  • Impact Modifier
  • Mold Release Agent
  • UV Stabilizer
Material Features
  • Creep Resistant
  • Dimensional Stability
  • Ductile
  • Flame Retardant
  • Flexible
  • Good Extrusion Properties
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good Processability
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • China (Mainland)
  • Mexico
  • USA
Certifications and Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Cable Management Systems
  • Cables
  • Cell Phones
  • Coaxial Cable Insulation
  • Computer Components
  • Conduit
  • Covers
  • Displays
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Extrusion
  • Wire Coating Extrusion

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹15MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹160%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 12.5 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹130MPaASTM D790
Hardness (Shore A, 30S reading) ¹¹82—ASTM D2240
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹13MPaISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹105%ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (at 12.5 mm/min) ¹¹110MPaISO 178

Table 2 of 7

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.09 - 1.17—ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate (at 250°C, 5 kgf) ¹¹20g/10 minASTM D1238

Table 3 of 7

7 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (Break) ¹⁹20MPaUL 1581
Tensile Elongation (Break) ¹⁹260%UL 1581
Tensile Strength (Break, after 7days, at 113°C) ¹⁹21MPaUL 1581
Tensile Elongation (Break, after 7days, at 113°C) ¹⁹205%UL 1581
UL Temperature Rating ¹⁹80°CUL 1581
Heat Deformation (at 100°C, 250g) ¹⁹15%UL 1581
VW-1 ¹⁹Pass—UL 1581

Table 4 of 7

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Volume Resistivity ¹¹2.70E+15Ω.cmASTM D257
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹2.9—ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹0.004—ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 2mm) ¹¹20kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index ¹¹600VIEC 60112

Table 5 of 7

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Brittleness Temperature ¹¹max. -40°CASTM D746

Table 6 of 7

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Oxygen Index (LOI)25%ISO 4589
Smoke Density (on 0.5mm plaque, Non-Flame, Ds-max)133—ASTM E662
Smoke Density (on 0.5mm plaque, Flame, Ds-max)127—ASTM E662
Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 850°C)3mmIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm)750°CIEC 60695-2-13

Table 7 of 7

17 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Conductor Pre-heat Temperature25 - 120°C
Cooling Water Air Gap100 - 200mm
Cross-head Temperature220 - 250°C
Die Temperature220 - 250°C
Drying Temperature75 - 85°C
Drying Time5 - 7Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)12Hrs
Extruder Length/Diameter Ratio (L/D)22:1 to 26:1—
Feed Zone Temperature180 - 220°C
Head Zone Temperature220 - 250°C
Maximum Moisture Content0.02%
Melt Temperature220 - 250°C

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