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INEOS Wire & Cable BPD2000

Low Density Polyethylene

Supplied by INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe

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Product Description
BPD 2000 is an unstabilised low density thermoplastic polyethylene. It is designed for use in medium voltage power cable insulation using the direct peroxide injection (DPI) process.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Crosslinkable
Uses 
  • Medium Voltage Insulation
  • Wire & Cable Applications
  
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183/D
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Break)
psi
 IEC 60811-1-1
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 IEC 60811-1-1
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity (73°F)
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 2
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (50 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (50 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Related Terminology
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Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications, Medium Voltage Insulation.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 5 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1), ISO (1), EDF (1), AEIC (1), IEC (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
 
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