THERMODAN HF 0103-212 BK - SACO AEI Polymers

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic (unspecified)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Other Basic Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Halogen-free
Materials Features: Flame Retardant,
Good UV Resistance,
Heat Resistance,
Low Smoke Emission,
Self-extinguishing Characteristics,
Slow Flame Propagation,
Superior Fire Performance
Key Characteristics: Black, non-halogen, flame retardant compound

Applications & Uses

Markets: Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Jacketing & Insulation
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Cable Jacketing,
Electronic Cable Jacketing,
Jacketing,
Lszh Jacketing,
Wire Jacketing

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Low Temperature Brittleness: 3 min in Methanol	-19	°C	ASTM D746
Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C / 21.6 kg)	4	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Specific Gravity (at 23°C)	1.51	g/cm³	ASTM D792

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation	85	% Retention	ASTM D638
Elongation (After Oil: 4 Hours at 70°C)	95	% Retention	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	195	%	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break (After Thermal Aging: 7 Days at 121°C)	70	% Retention	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 1% Secant)	28800	psi	ASTM D790
Hardness: Durometer (1-Second: Shore A)	95	Shore A	ASTM D2240
Hardness: Durometer (1-Second: Shore D)	55	Shore D	ASTM D2240
Limiting Oxygen Index	38	% Oxygen	ASTM D2863
Tensile Strength (After Oil: 4 Hours at 70°C)	70	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (After Thermal Aging: 7 Days at 121°C)	130	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (After Weatherometer: 720 Hours)	105	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break	1800	psi	ASTM D638

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing: THERMODAN® HF 0103-212 BK can be processed very easily on a wide range of commercially available extrusion equipment. It can withstand extrusion temperatures up to 425°F, but recommended temperatures are much lower. A typical temperature profile would be:

As a guide the following temperature profile is recommended:

Zone #1 Zone #2 Zone #3 Zone #4 Head Die Melt Temp

Celsius 160°-171°C 166°-177°C 177°-188°C 177°-188°C 171°-182°C 188°-199°C 188°-199°C

Fahrenheit 300°-340°F 330°-350°F 350°-370°F 350°-370°F 340°-360°F 370°-390°F 360°-380°F

It is recommended that THERMODAN® HF 0103-212 BK be pre-dried in a heated desiccant system prior to processing for 2 – 4 hours at 120°-130⁰F (49°-55⁰C) for. The recommended target dew point is -40⁰C.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information: THERMODAN®HF 0103-212 BK is packaged at 2,000-pounds in foil-lined 41 ft3 octagon gaylords (39.5 inches in height).

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling: SACO AEI Polymers recommends that THERMODAN®HF 0103-212 BK be stored in an ambient temperature range (40 to 80⁰F), tightly sealed in its original container and away from moisture and high humidity.

THERMODAN® HF 0103-212 BK