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Borealis PE HE4873

Generic Family: Polyethylene, High Density • Supplied by: Borealis AG
It is a fully formulated compound for physical foamed data cable insulation. HE4873 is a high-density polyethylene compound containing blowing agent for the production of foam or foam-skin insulation.

Applications
HE4873 is designed to use as physically foamed insulation for:
  • Data cables

Specifications
HE4873 meets the following material classification:
  • ISO 1872-PE, KEGHN, 45-D045
  • ASTM D1248 Type III, Class A, Category 3, Grade E1, E3

The following cable material standards are met by HE4873:
  • EN 50290-2-23

Cables manufactured with HE4873 using sound extrusion practice normally comply with the following cable product standards:
  • IEC 61156
  • EN 50288

Special Features
HE4873 consists of specially selected components to offer:
  • Optimal cell structure
  • Smooth surface
  • Low plate out
  • Easy extrusion
  • High process control
  • Improved crushability
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Documents
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Technical Datasheet (English)

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Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America
Uses
Foam
Processing Method
Extrusion
Other Properties
Features, Agency Ratings, Density, Apparent (Bulk) Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Tensile Stress, Tensile Strain at Break, Shore Hardness, Brittleness Temperature, Cylinder Zone 1 Temp., Cylinder Zone 2 Temp., Cylinder Zone 3 Temp., Cylinder Zone 4 Temp., Cylinder Zone 5 Temp., Adapter Temperature, Die Temperature, Extrusion Notes
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Processing

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