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Borealis LE4201R

Crosslinked Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
LE4201R is a crosslinkable natural polyethylene compound, specially designed for insulation applications.

LE4201R is intended for insulation of XLPE medium voltage cables with rated voltages up to 36 kV.

LE4201R meets the applicable requirements as below when processed using sound extrusion practice and testing procedure:
  • AEIC CS8-00 (1st edition)
  • HD 620 S1, Part 1, table 2A, DIX 3 to 14
  • IEC 60502
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • South America
  
Features 
  • Crosslinkable
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Insulation
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/D
Apparent Density
g/cm³
  
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Moisture Content 2
ppm
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2/250
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2/250
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Hot Set
     IEC 60811-2-1
392°F 3
%
  
392°F 4
%
  
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Retention of Tensile Properties - After Ageing 168 h (275°F)
%
 IEC 60811-1-2
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant (50 Hz)
 
 IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (50 Hz)
 
 IEC 60250
Electric Strength
V/mil
 IEC 60243-1
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gottfert Elastograph
in·lb
  
Methanol Extractables
ppm
  
Monsanto ODR
ft·lb
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Borealis LE4201R, Borealis , BorealisLE4201R, LE 4201 R, LE4201R, LE4201, 4201R, Polyethylene, Crosslinked, Polyethylene Crosslinked, XLPE, Polyethylene, PE, PolyethyleneCrosslinked, 4201LE
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): HD (1), AEIC (1), IEC (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Karl Fischer-titration
3Permanent deformation, 0.20 MPa
4Elongation under load,0.20 MPa
 
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