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AquaGraft® 16-6010

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Aquagraft® 16-6010 is Polyethylene moisture curable system that allows customers to crosslink polymer systems without investing in expensive curing processes.The EPR based systems provide improved flexibility while maintaining high performance properties

Polymer Name: Ethylene Propylene Copolymer

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Additives Included: Flame Retardant

Density: 1300.0 - 1300.0 kg/m³

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    Identification & Functionality

    Additives Included
    Technologies
    Type

    Low Voltage FR Polyolefin Insulation

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Applications & Uses

    Cure Method
    Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
    Applications

    AquaGraft® 1-6008R is designed for use in various low voltage applications up to 2kV, including building wire, control cables, submersible pump cables, and other specifications requiring superior thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. This two-component system, when blended in a 40% PEMC-1 and 60% FMB-6008R blend ratio, will yield a finished compound which will allow the cable to pass various industry recognized flame tests and perform well for UL-44 wire applications.

    Applications

    Building, Control, Industrial, Power, PV, UL 44

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Elongation400%
    Specific Gravity1.3
    Tensile Strength1973psi
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Retained Elongation (7 days in 121°C air oven)90%
    Retained Elongation (7 days in 158°C air oven)91%
    Retained Elongation (902 Oil Immersion - 96 hours at 100°C)56%
    Retained Tensile (7 days in 121°C air oven)100%
    Retained Tensile (7 days in 158°C air oven)98%
    Retained Tensile (902 Oil Immersion 96 hours at 100°C)66%

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Chemical Inventories
    Certification
    • Certified Test Results including physical test data are included with each shipment.
    Specifications

    When extruded and cured consistent with standard safe wire and cable industry practices, cable insulated with AquaGraft® 1-6008R are tested in accordance to the following industry standards:
    UL 44 XHH, XHHW, XHHW-2, RHH, RHW, RHW-2, and SIS
    CSA 22.2 No. 38-05 for RW-75, RWU-75, R-90, RW-90
    FT-4 Flame, UL VW-1

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Processing

    AquaGraft® 16-6010 engineered for processing on conventional extrusion equipment. It is recommended that these products be processed using a greater than 20:1 extruder with a screw with adequate mixing sections. The compound supplied is in the cleanest state and is of the highest quality; however, the use of a breaker plate with a screen pack of approximately 20/40 or 20/60 mesh is recommended for optimal rheological flow and steady back pressure.


    Pre-heating of the conductor is recommended depending on cable construction and specific processing conditions.


    Pre-drying of the FMB-6008R is generally recommended prior to use for 4 hrs. at 120F, or to a -40°C dew point.


    When extruded in proper ratios, this system will cure with exposure to moisture at ambient temperatures, however, accelerated cure rates may be achieved with exposure of extruded cable to water bath or steam sauna. Cure rates are dependent on cable wall thickness and as such adequate cure times may differ based on cable constructions.
    The following conditions are given as a guide for processing:

    Temperature Profile

    °F

    ºC

    Zone 1 (feed):

    260-280

    127-138

    Zone 2:

    260-280

    127-138

    Zone 3:

    260-280

    127-138

    Zone 4:

    280-300

    138-149

    Crosshead:

    300-320

    149-160

    Die:

    300-320

    149-160

     

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging
    • 2000 pounds (907.2 Kg) per box
    • 250 pounds (113.4 Kg) per fiber drum
    • PE Liners
    • Use within 12 months of manufacturing date

    Storage & Handling

    Handling
    • To ensure health and safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available and should be consulted prior to use.
    Storage

    A high level of care in storage to minimize exposure to moisture is recommended to ensure that there is no degradation of the PEMC-1. Once opened, PEMC-1 should be consumed immediately to avoid any premature gelling due to environmental moisture.