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DOW™ Electrical & Telecommunications DFDB-6005 NT

Low Density Polyethylene Solid Insulation Compound

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
DFDB-6005 NT is a high-molecular weight, low-density polyethylene insulation compound with an excellent combination of mechanical and electrical properties which make it well suited for use as a primary dielectric.

Specifications
DFDB-6005 NT meets the following raw material specfiications:
  • ASTM D 1248 IA-5, Grades E4 and E5
  • Federal LP-390C II-L, Grade 3, Category 5
  • MIL-C-17F, Amendment 1, Paragraph 3.5.2.1, Type A
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • North America
  
Uses 
  • Communication Wire Insulation
  • Medium Voltage Insulation
  • Solid Insulation
  • Telecommunications
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (100% Igepal, F20)
hr
 ASTM D1693
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity (23°F)
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 2 (0.125 in)
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D1531
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D1531
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Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medium Voltage Insulation, Solid Insulation, Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications, Communication Wire Insulation.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
DFDB-6005 NT compound provides excellent surface finish and outstanding output rates over a broad range of conditions. For optimum results, use melt extrusion temperatures in the suggested range of 375 to 425°F (191 to 218°C). However, specific recommendations for processing conditions can be determined only when the application and type of processing equipment are known.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
 
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