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SABIC® LLDPE 218B

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

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Product Description
SABIC® LLDPE 218B is a Linear Low Density Polyethylene natural resin designed for wire and cable applications.

SABIC® LLDPE 218B contains a higher level of antioxidants and does not contain any antiblock and/or slip agents. It also exhibits excellent Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR).

Sufficient Cu-inhibitor should be added to meet specific ageing requirements. For jacketing applications, addition of Carbon Black or UV stabilizer is required.

Applications
  • Telecommunication and Power cable (LV, MV, HV) jacketing.
  • Halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) compounds
  • One-step or two-steps silane crosslinkable for cable insulation.

The product mentioned herein is in particular not tested and therefore not validated for use in pharmaceutical/medical applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Additive 
  • Antioxidant
Features 
  • Antioxidant
  • Crosslinkable
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Insulation
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/A
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     ISO 527-2
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Strain
     ISO 527-2
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 2
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2500 V/sec
 
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