THERMODAN HF 0103-212 NT - SACO AEI Polymers - Extrusion

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included: Flame Retardant
Chemical Family: Polyolefins
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,
Low Smoke Emission,
Slow Flame Propagation,
UV Resistant
Key Characteristics: Non-halogen flame retardant compound

Applications & Uses

Markets: Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Building Wires & Power Cables,
Jacketing & Insulation,
Power Transmission & Distribution
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Cables,
Low Voltage Insulation,
Wires
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation (After Oil: 4 Hours at 70°C)	95	% Retention	ASTM D638
Elongation (After Weatherometer: 720 Hours)	87	% Retention	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	215	%	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break (After Thermal Aging: 7 Days at 121°C)	72	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (After Oil: 4 Hours at 70°C)	85	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (After Thermal Aging: 7 Days at 121°C)	125	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (After Weatherometer: 720 Hours)	99	% Retention	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break	1800	psi	ASTM D638

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Low Temperature Brittleness (3 min in Methanol)	-19	°C	ASTM D746
Specific Gravity (at 23°C)	1.5	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate (at 190°C / 21.6 kg)	4.5	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Flexural Modulus (at 1% Secant)	12900	psi	ASTM D790
Hardness Durometer (1-Second)	55 (94)	—	—

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing: THERMODAN® HF 0103-212 NT 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 149°-160°C 166°-177°C 177°-188°C 177°-188°C 171°-182°C 188°-199°C 182°-193°C

Fahrenheit 300°-320°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 NT is pre-dried in a heated desiccant system prior to processing. As processes vary widely, please call for specific requirements for your application(s).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Gaylord Boxes
Packaging: THERMODAN® HF 0103-212 NT is packaged at 2,000-pounds in foil-lined 41 ft3 octagon gaylords (39.5” in height)

Storage & Handling

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

THERMODAN® HF 0103-212 NT