ALCUDIA CP-104 Repsol YPF Polyethylene, Low Density

Product Description

ALCUDIA® CP-104 is a low density compound designed for Medium Voltage Power Cable Insulation.
ALCUDIA® CP-104 is a natural and crosslinkable compound based on high molecular weight, Low Density Polyethylene.
ALCUDIA® CP-104 has been specifically designed to act as a crosslinking homopolymer with organic peroxide. This product contains a special antioxidant to guarantee thermal stability and causes minimum interference with the crosslinking process. The molecular characteristics of the product together with the antioxidant give ALCUDIA® CP-104 the following features: excellent thermal stability, good processing behaviour, excellent crosslinking efficiency at high speed, and smooth surface finish.
This critical application demands the use of raw material of high purity ensuring perfect performance of the cable over a long period of time Repsol YPF is extremely careful with regard to the cleanliness and appearance of CP-104. The pellet has uniform colour and section and low percentage of fines. As an additional precaution to minimize the possibility of contamination this material is normally supplied in trucks or octabins.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Europe

Additive

Antioxidant

Features

Antioxidant

Crosslinkable

Good Processability

Good Surface Finish

Good Thermal Stability

High Molecular Weight

Uses

Insulation

Wire & Cable Applications

Agency Ratings

Appearance

Natural Color

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Extrusion

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ISO 1183, ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)		g/10 min	ASTM D1238, ISO 1133
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break)		psi	ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Tensile Elongation (Break)		%	ASTM D638, ISO 527-2
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature		°F	ASTM D1525, ISO 306
Electrical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Volume Resistivity		ohm·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)			ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)			ASTM D150
Additional Information
Hot-set, IEC 811-2-1, 15 min, 200°C, 20 N/cm², 1.9% peroxide: <60% Retention of Mechanical Properties, ISO 5278, 10 days, 150°C, 1.9% peroxide: >=75% Retention of Mechanical Properties, ASTM D638, 10 days, 150°C, 1.9% peroxide: >=75%
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Thermal Stability, Good Surface Finish, Good Processability, Easy Processing, High Molecular Weight, High MW.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1), ISO (1).

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

ALCUDIA® CP-104

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by REPSOL YPF