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Borealis FR4837

Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
FR4837 is a chemically crosslinkable non-halogen flame retardant poyethylene compound for primiary automotive and appliance wire.

FR4837 is intended for use as a 125°C rated primary insulation for crosslinked automotive wire.

FR4837 meets the applicable requirements as below when processed using sound extrusion and testing procedures:
  • SAE J1128/J1127
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Crosslinkable
  • Flame Retardant
  • Halogen Free
Uses 
  • Appliance Components
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity 2
 
 ASTM D792
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break, 329°F)
%
 ASTM D412
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Retention of Tensile Properties - After Ageing 240 h (329°F)
%
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (73°F, 60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (73°F, 60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Oxygen Index
%
 ASTM D2863
Flame Test 3
 
 Multiple Standards
Related Terminology
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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: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications, Appliance Components, Appliance Parts.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): SAE (2).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Barrel 6: 110°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Compound, 23°C
320 AWG - 16 mil cable, ISO 6722/SAE J1128
 
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