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EPIGUM EXP/53

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by Crosspolimeri S.p.A.

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Product Description
EPIGUM EXP/53 is a halogen free thermoplastic material.
EPIGUM EXP/53 is a high performance thermoplastic material, thermally stable until 150°C, with continuous temperature rating 105°C.
Suitable to use on medium voltage cable insulation.
Readily recycled both in process and post consumer.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Halogen Free
  • Recyclable Material
  
Uses 
  • Medium Voltage Insulation
  • Wire & Cable Applications
  
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 IEC 60811
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 IEC 60811
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (-4°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Bending Test (-40°F)
 
  
Hot Pressure Test - Penetration 2 (257°F)
%
 IEC 60811
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Change in Tensile Strength in Air (275°F, 168 hr)
%
 IEC 60811
Change in Tensile Strain at Break in Air (275°F, 168 hr)
%
 IEC 60811
Heat Aging - 6 hr (392°F)
 
 IEC 60811
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 BS 6622
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: EPIGUM EXP/53, EPIGUM EXP53, EPIGUM , EPIGUMEXP53, EXP, EXP/53, EXP53, EXP:53, EXP+53, EXP-53, EXP_53, EXP 53, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, Crosspolimeri, ThermoplasticElastomer, 53EXP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medium Voltage Insulation, Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): VDE (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
26 hr
 
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