Genflam® NYC TS radiation cured thermoset flame retardant low smoke zero halogen compound was designed to provide the wire and cable field with a jacketing compound that gives excellent physical properties while processing easily. This compound in designed to be used for the NYC TS LS transit jacket application.

KEY FEATURES

• High flame retardancy
• Excellent processing
• Uses no heavy metals or halogenated ingredients

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Density: 1.50 g/cm³
Tensile: 1700 psi (typical)
Elongation: 160% (typical)
Tear: 40 lbf/in (typical)
Durometer: 85 Shore A
Low Temp. Flexibility: ‐30ºC Bend Pass
Mechanical Water Absorption: 12.3 mg/in² @ 70ºC

COMBUSTION PROPERTIES

Limited Oxygen Index (LOI): 36%
Acid Gas: 0.3%
Toxicity Index: 1.98
Smoke Index: 2.7
Smoke Generation (ASTM E662):

• Flaming Ds4 2
• Non‐Flaming Ds4 19
• Flaming Dm20 126
• Non‐Flaming Dm20 292

HEAT AGING

	7d@136ºC
Tensile Retention	125%
Elongation Retention	75%

FLUID RESISTANCE

	IRM 902 – 18h@121ºC	Diesel – 24h@49ºC	15% Salt 24h@23ºC	Lubricating Oil 24h@99ºC
Tensile Retention	75%	60%	95%	100%
Elongation Retention	110%	100%	95%	105%

 

	Hydraulic 24h@49ºC	Methanol 24h@20ºC	Gasoline 24h@49ºC
Tensile Retention	65%	90%	85%
Elongation Retention	100%	80%	95%

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: 210-230ºF
Head/Die: 250ºF
Conductor Pre-heat: 150ºF (recommended)

PROCESSING TECHNIQUES

Genflam® NYC TS radiation cured thermoset flame retardant low smoke zero halogen compound was designed to provide the wire and cable field with a jacketing compound that gives excellent physical properties while processing easily.