Excelene 4980
- Chemical Family
- Polyethylene Cross-Linked (PEX)PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Excelene 4980 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 VW-1 Shipboard Insulation Compound
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Storage
EXCELENE 4980 containers should be stored at temperatures below 38C (100F) in a dry area to avoid massing of pellets.
- Handling
To ensure health and safety, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available and should be consulted prior to use.
- PACKAGING
- 1,750 pounds (794 Kg) per box.
- Processing
- 155
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Certification
Certified Test Results including physical test data are included with each shipment.
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Specifications
When extruded and cured consistent with standard safe wire and cable industry practices, cables insulated with EXCELENE 4980 insulation are designed to meet or exceed the requirements as specified in the following standards. IEEE-1580 Type P UL 44 XHHW-2 UL 1309 CSA 22.2 No. 245 UL VW-1
- Labeling Claims
- Lead-free
- Quality Standards
- ISO 6722 Class A
- SAE J1128
- UL 44
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Elongation | 350 | % |
| Specific Gravity | 1.33 - 1.37 | — |
| Tensile Strength | 2100 | psi |
Table 2 of 2
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Deformation (at 121°C/ 500 grams) | 0 | % |
| Deformation (at 150°C/ 500 grams) | 8.8 | % |
| Hot Creep Elongation (15 Minutesutes at 150°C) | 15 | % |
| Hot Creep Elongation (15 Minutesutes at 175°C) | 19 | % |
| Moisture Absorption (7 Days at 70°C) | 0.05 | mg/cm² |
| Retained Elongation ( (902 Oil Immersion - 96 hours at 100°C) | 78 | % |
| Retained Elongation (7 days in 141°C air oven) | 105 | % |
| Retained Elongation (7 days in 158°C air oven) | 120 | % |
| Retained Tensile (7 days in 141°C air oven) | 100 | % |
| Retained Tensile (7 days in 158°C air oven) | 100 | % |
| Retained Tensile (902 Oil Immersion 96 hours at 100°C) | 71 | % |
