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Casico™ FR4805

Polyolefin

Unspecified Filler\Reinfor.

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
Casico FR4805 is a thermoplastic, low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)flame retardant, natural jacketing compound combining with high mechanical strength, toughness and excellent extrusion properties.

It is based on the novel technology, Casico, containing inorganic filler and a novel char-forming additive which confer flame retardancy with very limited smoke generation.

The high operating temperatures and durability (abrasion resistance, hardness) of Casico FR4805 makes it an attractive solution for cables installed in tunnels and ducts. Colored jackets can be manufactured by the addition of colored master batches. It can be used in areas sensitive to smoke or corrosive and toxic combustion products. For most cable constructions, Casico FR4805 has sufficient flame retardancy to satisfy single wire vertical burning tests.

Casico FR4805 meets the applicable requirements below using sound commercial extrusion practice and testing procedures:
  • BS 7655 LTS1-4
  • EN 50290-2-27
  • EN 50363-8 TM7
  • IEC 60227
  • VDE 0207 Teil 24 (HM2, HM4 & HM5)
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Unspecified Filler\Reinfor.
Additive 
  • Flame Retardant
  • UV Stabilizer
  
Features 
  • Durable
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • Good Processability
  • Good Toughness
  • Good UV Resistance
  • Halogen Free
  • High Strength
  • Low Smoke Emission
  • Low Toxicity
  • Moisture Resistant
Uses 
  • Building Wire Insulation
  • Power Cable Jacketing
  • Wire Jacketing
Agency Ratings 
  •  1
  •  2
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density 4
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 5, 6 (Yield)
psi
 IEC 60811-1-1
Tensile Strain 6 (Break)
%
 IEC 60811-1-1
Flexural Modulus 7
psi
 ISO 178
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness 7 (Shore D, 15 sec)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Cold Bend 6 (-40°F)
 
 IEC 60811-1-4
Cold Impact 6 (-40°F)
 
 IEC 60811-1-4
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Change in Tensile Stress
     IEC 60811-1-2
-- 8
%
  
212°F, 240 hr 6
%
  
230°F, 168 hr 6
%
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity 7
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Electric Strength
V/mil
 IEC 60243-1
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Oxygen Index
%
  
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Cone Calorimeter
      
Average Heat Release  9
kW/m²
 ISO 5660
CO  9
lb/in³
 ISO 5660
CO2  9
lb/in³
 ISO 5660
Heat Combustion  10
 
 ISO 5660
Ingition time  9
min
 ISO 5660
Max Heat Release  9
kW/m²
 ISO 5660
Smoke Obscuration  11
 
  
Corrosion - of Combustion Fumes 12
µS/cm
 IEC 60754-2
Pressure Test
     IEC 60811-3-1
194°F 13
%
  
239°F 14
%
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Casico™ FR4805, Casico FR4805, Casico™ , Casico, CasicoFR4805, FR 4805, FR4805, Polyolefin, Unspecified, Polyolefin Unspecified, Polyolefin, Borealis, PolyolefinUnspecified, 4805FR
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, High Strength, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Good Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant, Low Smoke Emission, Moisture Resistant, Water Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Low Toxicity, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Building Wire Insulation.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): VDE (1), IEC (1), BS (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
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1LTS1-4
2Teil 24 (HM2, HM4 & HM5)
3Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
4Compound, ISO 1872-2
52.0 in/min
6Cable (sheath of 3x 1,5mm²)
7Compound
8Cable (sheath of 3x 1,5mm²), UV ageing
9heat flux 35 kW/m2, 3 mm plaque
10heat flux 35 kW/m2, 3 mm plaque, MJ/dm3
11heat flux 35 kW/m2, 3 mm plaque, M2/dm3
12Compound, 6.7
13at high temperature, 4 hrs, Cable (sheath of 3x 1,5mm²)
14at high temperature, 6 hrs, Cable (sheath of 3x 1,5mm²)
 
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