DOW Electrical Telecommunications DFDG-6059 BK Dow Polyethylene, Linear Low Density

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

DOW™ Electrical & Telecommunications DFDG-6059 BK

Black Linear Low Density Polyethylene Compound for Cable Jacketing

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company