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FLEX NORYL™ Resin WCA901

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SABIC's Specialties Business FLEX NORYL WCA901 resin is a flexible, non-reinforced extrudable blend of Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) + Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). This material contains non-halogenated flame retardant and performance capable of meeting UL VW-1 requirements, 105C end use temperature rating, and heat deformation performance as defined by UL 1581. FLEX NORYL WCA901 resin is intended for evaluation in wire and cable applications. It has a Shore A Hardness reading of 91 and exhibits superior thermal stability, very low water absorption, good electric properties, and low specific gravity. Processing is typically conducted on standard extrusion equipment, and UL 1581 testing is conducted on 2.0mm wire with 0.12mm X 20 stranded copper conductor.

Polymer Name: PPE/TPE Alloy

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Wire Coating Extrusion

Density: 1100.0 - 1100.0 kg/m³

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Flame Rating
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹23MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹110%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 12.5 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹390MPaASTM D790
Hardness (Shore A, 30S reading) ¹¹91ASTM D2240
Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹22MPaISO 527
Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹95%ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (at 12.5 mm/min) ¹¹390MPaISO 178
Tear Strength ¹¹13N/mmISO 6383
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.1ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate (at 250°C, 10.0 kgf) ¹¹10g/10 minASTM D1238
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Break) ¹⁹26MPaUL 1581
Tensile Elongation (Break) ¹⁹190%UL 1581
Tensile Strength (Break, after 7days, at 136°C) ¹⁹27MPaUL 1581
Tensile Elongation (Break, after 7days, at 136°C) ¹⁹127%UL 1581
UL Temperature Rating ¹⁹105°CUL 1581
Heat Deformation (at 121°C, 250g) ¹⁹15%UL 1581
VW-1 ¹⁹PassUL 1581
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity ¹¹5.10E+15Ω.cmASTM D257
Surface Resistivity ¹¹4.20E+16ΩASTM D257
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹2.7IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹0.004IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index ʳ ¹¹600VIEC 60112
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brittleness Temperature ¹¹max. -40°CASTM D746
Flame Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ʳmin. 6mmUL 94
Oxygen Index (LOI) ʳ27%ISO 4589
Wire Coating Extrusion
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Conductor Pre-heat Temperature80 - 150°C
Cooling Water Air Gap100 - 200mm
Cross-head Temperature240 - 270°C
Die Temperature240 - 270°C
Drying Temperature75 - 85°C
Drying Time5 - 7Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)12Hrs
Extruder Length/Diameter Ratio (L/D)22:1 to 26:1
Feed Zone Temperature200 - 240°C
Head Zone Temperature240 - 270°C
Maximum Moisture Content0.02%
Melt Temperature240 - 270°C
Middle Zone Temperatures240 - 270°C
Neck Temperature240 - 270°C
Screen Pack150 - 100
Screw Speed15 - 85rpm
Water Bath Temperature15 - 45°C
Note
  • ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
  • ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
  • ¹⁹ Wire and cable - UL 1581 tested on 2.0mm wire with 0.12mmx20 stranded copper
 

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