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Kemcor LDX 438

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Qenos Pty Ltd

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Product Description
This grade is approved by Telecom Australia for use in telecommunication cables and meets the following raw material specifications:
AS 1049 - 1986, Type 03SC
ASTM D 1248 IC, Grade J4, W2
BS6234 - 1987, Type 03C
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Additive 
  • Carbon Black (25000 ppm)
  • Color Stabilizer
 
Features 
  • Good Surface Finish
  • Good Weather Resistance
  • High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
Uses 
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
ASTM D638
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
 
ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
 
ASTM D150
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Kemcor LDX 438, Kemcor , KemcorLDX438, LDX 438, LDX438, Polyethylene, Linear Low Density, Polyethylene Linear Low Density, LLDPE, Polyethylene, PE, Qenos, PolyethyleneLinearLowDensity, 438LDX
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance, High ESCR, Stress Cracking Resistant, Good Weather Resistance, Weather Resistant, Good Surface Finish.
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.
 
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