Description
Alathon M6080WC is a natural high density polyethylene homopolymer with a narrow molecular weight distribution selected by customers for use as primary insulation for coaxial cable applications including gas-injected or chemically expanded insulation. This resin provides enhanced processability and stiffness and exhibits excellent color, low odor and good processing stability.
Alathon M6080WC meets the requirements of the following: ASTM D 1248, Type III, Class A, Category 3, Grade E11; Federal LP390C, Type II, Class H, Category 3, Grade 4.
Availability
North America
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg)
8.0 g/10 min
Density (23 °C)
0.958 g/cm³
Flexural Modulus (1% Secant)
192000 psi
Flexural Modulus (1% Secant)
1320 MPa
Tensile Stress at Break
3100 psi
Tensile Stress at Break
21.4 MPa
Tensile Stress at Yield
26.9 MPa
Tensile Stress at Yield
3900 psi
Tensile Elongation at Break
1900 %
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
67
Vicat Softening Temperature
266 °F
Vicat Softening Temperature
130 °C
Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀
<-105 °F
Low Temperature Brittleness F₅₀
<-76 °C
Volume Resistivity
3 x 10¹⁷ ohm*cm
Dielectric Constant 1 MHz
2.36
Dissipation Factor 1 MHz
0.00003
Dielectric Strength
700 V/mil