Genflam® XLPO-R EF radiation cure thermoset flame retardant low smoke zero halogen compound was designed as a thermoset jacketing compound that gives excellent physical properties while processing easily in Military cable jacketing applications, for MIL-24643 and 24640.
KEY FEATURES
- High flame retardancy
- Good processibility
- Uses no heavy metals or halogenated ingredients
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density: 1.50 g/cm3
Tensile: 1900 psi (typical)
Elongation: 170% (typical)
Tear: 40 lbf/in (typical)
Durometer: 92 Shore A
Low Temp. Brittle Point: ‐31ºC
Deformation, 2000g: <10%@121oC
COMBUSTION PROPERTIES
Limited Oxygen Index (LOI): 42%
Acid Gas: 0.2%
HEAT AGING
7d@136ºC | |||||
Tensile Retention |
94% |
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Elongation Retention | 87% |
Hot Creep @ 200ºC: <10%
Hot Set @ 200ºC: <5%
FLUID RESISTANCE
Fuel Oil 24h@100ºC | Turbine Fuel JP5 24h@50ºC | Hydraulic Fluid 24h@50ºC | Lubricating Oil 24h@100ºC | Coolanol 25 24h@25ºC | |
Tensile Retention | 65% | 80% | 80% | 90% | 120% |
Elongation Retention | 100% | 100% | 100% | 110% | 60% |
SUGGESTED RUNNING CONDITIONS
Extruder L/D: 15:1 or 20:1
Comp. Ratio: 1.25:1
Screen Pack: 20 Mesh or none
Screw Type: Single Flight metering, without mixing section
Feed Zone: 190ºF
Center Zone: 190-200ºF
Head/Die: 220ºF
Conductor Pre-Heat: 150ºF (recommended)
PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Gendon’s XLPO-RMT Zero Halogen compound is designed to process easily. For best output and performance low gear ratio setting on the extruder are recommended.
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