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Borealis PP4821

Polyolefin

Supplied by Borealis AG

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Product Description
PP4821 is a thermoplastic, non-halogen containing, insulation compound based on a polypropylene copolymer. This material was previously called BB701W.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • South America
 
Features 
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • Halogen Free
 
Uses 
  • Building Wire Insulation
  • Cable Jacketing
 
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ISO 1133
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant (50 Hz)
 
IEC 60250
Electric Strength
V/mil
IEC 60243-1
Additional Information
Tensile Strength, IEC 60811-1-1, 50 mm/min, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: 18 MPa
Elongation, IEC 60811-1-1, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: 600 %
Change of Tensile Properties after ageing, IEC 60811-1-2, 120°C, 14 day: <20 %
Pressure Test at High Temperature, IEC 60811-3-1, 120°C, 4 hr, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: 15 %
Heat Shock, IEC 60811-3-1, 150°C, 1 hr, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: Pass
Cold Blend, IEC 60811-1-4, -20°C, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: Pass
Insulation Resistance, IEC 60227-2/2.4, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: 40 Mohm-cm
Breakdown Duration, IEC 60227-2/2.3, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: Pass
Breakdown Voltage, ISO 6722, 0.5mm insulation over 1.5 mm² solid Cu: 27 kV
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Borealis PP4821, Borealis , BorealisPP4821, PP 4821, PP4821, Polyolefin, Unspecified, Polyolefin Unspecified, Polyolefin, PolyolefinUnspecified, 4821PP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, Good Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Building Wire Insulation.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): VDE (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
 
Drying Time
hr
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
 
Die Temperature
°F
 
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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