Borealis XL4201R Borealis Polyethylene, Low Density

Product Description

XL4201R is a natural crosslinkable low-density polyethylene compound especially developed for the insulation of triple extruded XLPE power cables. It provides an excellent balance of a non-staining antioxidant and peroxide, which ensures thermal stability and ease of processing.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East

Asia Pacific

Europe

South America

Additive

Antioxidant

Features

Antioxidant

Crosslinkable

Good Processability

Good Thermal Stability

Low Density

Uses

Cable Jacketing

Insulation

Agency Ratings

RoHS Compliance

Appearance

Natural Color

Forms

Pellets

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		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 (Yield)		psi	ISO 527-2/250
Tensile Strain (Break)		%	ISO 527-2/250
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
Moisture, Karl Fischer Titration: <200 ppm Change of Tensile Properties after ageing, IEC 60811-1-2, 135°C, 168h, Crosslinked: 20 % Hot Set Test, Elongation under Load, IEC 60811-2-1, 200°C, 0.20 MPa: 75 % Hot Set Test, Permanent Deformation, IEC 60811-2-1, 200°C, 0.20 MPa: 5 % Gottfert Elastograph Value, ISO 6502: 0.59 to 0.74 Nm Monsanto ODR, ASTM D2084: 30 to 38 dNm Methanol Wash, BTM00118: <1200 ppm
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Density, Low Specific Gravity, Good Thermal Stability, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
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).

Notes

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

Borealis XL4201R

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by Borealis AG