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Identification & Functionality
- Additives Included
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Type
Low Voltage FR Polyolefin Insulation
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Cure Method
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- 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
Control, Industrial, Power, PV, UL 44
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Hot Creep Elongation | 20 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity | 13 | g/cm³ | — |
| Tensile Strength | 1856 | psi | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 121°C Air Oven) | 85 | % | — |
| Retained Tensile (7 Days in 121°C Air Oven) | 94 | % | — |
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 158°C Air Oven) | 101 | % | — |
| Retained Tensile (7 Days in 158°C Air Oven) | 100 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Quality Standards
- 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- Certification
- Certified Test Results including physical test data are included with each shipment.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing
AquaGraft® 1-6008R is 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
- 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
- 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.
- Handling
- To ensure health and safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available and should be consulted prior to use.