Petrothene KR52828E

LyondellBasell

Description

Petrothene KR52828E is a multi-modal, broad molecular weight HDPE based compound designed for use in jacketing, conduit or wire insulation. Petrothene KR52828E contains a robust additives package for thermal stabilization and carbon black for UV stabilization.

This product meets the requirements of ASTM D 1248, Type III, Class C, Category 5, Grades J4, W8 and W9

Cable sheathings manufactured with Petrothene KR52828E and sound extrusion practice usually comply with the following cable standards:
HD 603 S1, DMP1, DMP2, DMP5
HD 620 S2, DMP2, DMP9, DMP15
HD 632 S3, ST7
IEC 60502-2, ST7
IEC 60840, ST7
IEC 62067, ST7

 

Availability

Africa-Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Typical Properties

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2.16 kg) 0.3 g/10 min
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/5.0 kg) 1.1 g/10 min
Density 0.956 g/cm³
Tensile Modulus 1000 MPa
Tensile Stress at Break > 30 MPa
Tensile Stress at Break (after aging 110°C, 336 h) > 30 MPa
Tensile Stress at Yield (23 °C, 50 mm/min) 23 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break 650 %
Tensile Elongation at Break (after aging 110°C, 336 h) 650 %
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance > 2000 hr
Shore Hardness (Shore D) 61
Oxidation Induction Time (210 °C) > 30 min
Peak Melting Point 130 °C
Volume Resistivity > 10E16 ohm*cm
Dielectric Strength > 40 kV/mm
Carbon Black Content > 2 %
Moisture Content < 0.03 %

Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

Resin

High Density Polyethylene


Applications

Wire & Cable