Excelene 4990
- Chemical Family
- Polyolefins
Excelene 4990 are crosslinkable elastomeric polyolefin compounds designed for high temperature applications requiring a balance of mechanical properties, electrical properties, thermal stability, and performance.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
- Other Thermoset Elastomers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Excelene
- End Uses
Building Wire Insulation, Building Wire Jacketing, Cables, Industrial Cable Insulation, Industrial Cable Jacketing, Low Voltage Insulation, Shipboard Cable Jacketing, Switches, Wires
- Features
Cost Effective, Crosslinkable, Flame Retardant, Flexible, Good Colorability, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, High Performance, High Temperature Insulation Properties, Low Deformation Tendency, Radiation Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE / PEX)
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Type
- Low Voltage FR EPR Insulation
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Storage
EXCELENE® 4990 containers should be stored at temperatures below 38°C n a dry area to avoid massing of pellets. Product is recommended to be used within 12 months.
- PACKAGING
- 1,750 pounds (794 Kg) per box.
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Specifications
When extruded and cured consistent with standard safe wire and cable industry practices, cables insulated with EXCELENE® 4990 insulation will meet or exceed the requirements as specified in the following standards: UL 44 for XHHW, XHHW-2, XHH, RHH, RHW, RHW-2, SIS, USE, and USE-2, PV (UL4703). CSA RW75, RWU75, R90, RW90, RWU90, SIS IEC 60332 IEEE-1580 Type P UL 1309 CSA 22.2 No. 245 VW-1, FT1, FT4, IEEE 1202 Flammability Test
- Labeling Claims
- Lead-free
- Quality Standards
- ISO 6722 Class A
- SAE J1128
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Elongation | 330 | % |
| Specific Gravity | 1.35 - 1.39 | — |
| Tensile Strength | 1960 | psi |
Table 2 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 121°C Air Oven) | 95 | % |
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 158°C Air Oven) | 95 | % |
| Retained Tensile (7 days in 121°C air oven) | 100 | % |
| Retained Tensile (7 days in 158°C air oven) | 99 | % |
Table 3 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| I.R. Constant (at 15.6ºC) | 62,000 | MOhm-1KFt |
| Cold Blend (at -25°C for 4hrs) | No cracks | — |
| Crush Test | Pass | — |
| Deformation (1 Hour at 120ºC) | 1.5 | % |
| Dielectric Strength | 750 | V/mil |
| UL VW-1 Flame Test | Pass | — |
