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DOW™ Electrical & Telecommunications DFDG-6059 BK

Black Linear Low Density Polyethylene Compound for Cable Jacketing

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
DFDG-6059 BK is a prime quality telephone cable black jacketing compound. It offers improved low temperature and high temperature performance plus excellent environmental stress-cracking resistance, outdoor weatherability, and toughness.

Specifications
DFDG-6059 BK meets the following raw material specifications:
  • ASTM D 1248 IC-4, Grades E5, J1, J3
  • Federal LP-390C III-L, Grades 2, 3, and 4, Category 4
  • REA PE-22, 38, 39, 86, 89, 90 (Raw Material Sections)

Cable jacketed with DFDG-6059 BK, using sound commercial extrusion practices, should meet the following specifications:
  • ICEA: S-61-402
  • ASTM D 2308
  • Telcordia GR-421-CORE
  • ANSI: C8.35
  • REA PE-22, 38, 39, 86, 89, 90
  • ICEA: S-84-608-1988
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Communication Wire Jacketing
  • Power Cable Jacketing
  • Wire & Cable Applications
  • Wire Jacketing
Agency Ratings 
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 (10% Igepal, F0)
hr
ASTM D1693
Carbon Black Content
%
ASTM D1603
Absorption Coefficient - (kAB/m)
 
ASTM D3349
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2, 3
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2, 3 (Break)
%
ASTM D638
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
    ASTM D746
-- 4
°F
 
-- 5
°F
 
Oxidation Induction Time (392°F)
hr
Internal Method
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
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: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications, Communication Wire Jacketing.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 13 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ICEA (2), ASTM (3), FED (3), ANSI (1), REA (4).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
 
Extrusion Notes
DFDG-6059 BK 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 425 to 475°F (218 to 246°C).

Hopper drying at 150-160°F (67-71°C) is recommended to remove moisture.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type IV, 2.0 in/min
3Speed C
4F50
5Notched, F50
 
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