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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Type
Low Voltage EPR Insulation
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Cure Method
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
- AquaGraft® EPMC-4 is designed for use in low to medium voltage (5kv) power cable applications. AquaGraft® EPMC-4, when used in correct ratios with available Flame Retardant masterbatch will allow the cable to pass various industry recognized flame tests and perform in wet environments up to 90oC in applications
- Applications
Control, Industrial, Mining Cable, Power, PV, UL 44
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 0.907 | g/cm³ | - |
| Tensile Strength | 1750 | psi | - |
| Elongation | 350 | % | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 121°C Air Oven) | 100 | % | - |
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 136°C Air Oven) | 100 | % | - |
| Retained Elongation (7 Days in 158°C Air Oven) | 90 | % | - |
| Retained Tensile (7 Days in 121°C Air Oven) | 105 | % | - |
| Retained Tensile (7 Days in 136°C Air Oven) | 105 | % | - |
| Retained Tensile (7 Days in 158°C Air Oven) | 110 | % | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| I.R. Constant (at 15.6ºC) | 50000 | MΩ-1000ft | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Quality Standards
- Specifications
When extruded and cured consistent with standard safe wire and cable industry practices, cable insulated with the correct ratios AquaGraft® EPMC-2 and FMB Masterbatch/CMB-432 will comply with the requirements as specified in the following standards:
Power Cable up to 5Kv
UL 44 for:
RHW, RHW-2
RHH
SIS
USE, USE-2
Horizontal Flame
Vertical Flame
VW-1 Flammability Test- Certification
- Certified Test Results including physical test data are included with each shipment.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing
AquaGraft® EPMC-4 is engineered for processing on conventional extrusion equipment. It is recommended that this product be processed using a greater than 20:1 extruder with a high shear screw with adequate mixing sections. The compound supplied is in the cleanest state and is of the highest quality; however, the use of a breaker plate with a screen pack of approximately 20/40 or 20/60 mesh is recommended for optimal rheological flow and steady back pressure.
A high level of care in storage to minimize exposure to moisture is recommended to ensure that there is no
pre-cure or gelling of the grafted polymer.
Pre-heating of the conductor is recommended depending on cable construction and specific processing
conditions.
The following conditions are given as a guide for processing:Temperature Profile
°F
ºC
Zone 1 (feed):
260-280
127-138
Zone 2:
260-280
127-138
Zone 3:
260-280
127-138
Zone 4:
260-280
127-138
Crosshead:
280-300
138-149
Die:
280-300
138-149
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- 1500 pounds (680.4 Kg) per box
- 200 pounds (90.7 Kg) per fiber drum
- Foil Liners
- Use within 6 months of manufacturing date
Storage & Handling
- Handling
- To ensure health and safety, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available and should be consulted prior to use.
- Storage
- A high level of care in storage to minimize exposure to moisture is recommended to ensure that there is no degradation of the EPMC-2. Once opened, EPMC-2 should be consumed immediately to avoid any premature gelling due to environmental moisture.