Visico™ ME4425/Ambicat™ LE4476

About
Visico ME4425 / Ambicat LE4476 is a silane crosslinkable natural compound designed for low voltage power cables up to 6kV. The base material Visico ME4425 in combination with the catalyst masterbatch Ambicat LE4476 will accelerate the moisture-induced crosslinking reaction. The system is highly active and crosslinks quickly at ambient conditions, in sauna or in hot water. When properly mixed, addition of 5 parts of Ambicat LE4476 to 95 parts of Visico ME4425 , insulation with excellent thermo-oxidative stability, also in contact with copper as well as aluminium, is achieved. If the insulation is designed to meet the thermooxidative ageing demand requiring by IEC 60502 at 150°C in contact with copper, addition of 9 parts Ambicat LE4476 to Visico ME4425 is recommended. Visico ME4425 / Ambicat LE4476 contains antioxidant, metal deactivator and a drying agent. Visico ME4425 contains a permanent scorch retardant additive, ensuring safe processing and enabling the use of highly active crosslinking catalyst. Visico ME4425 / Ambicat LE4476 in combination meets the applicable requirements as below when processed using sound extrusion and testing procedure: ASTM D 1248 Type I, Class A, Category 4 IEC 60502-1 HD 603 S1 HD 604 S1 NEMA WC 70 NEMA WC 71 The standards referred to above is a selection and is not complete coverage of all applicable standards. Contact your Borealis representative for additional information. The base material Visico ME4425 in combination with the catalyst masterbatch Ambicat LE4476 is a ready-made two-component system which crosslinks quickly at ambient conditions, in sauna or in hot water. Visico ME4425 is based upon a cost optimised low density polyethylene, copolymerised with vinyl silane. The catalyst/carbon black masterbatch, Ambicat LE4476 , contains a novel, patented, environmentally friendly crosslinking catalyst and is completely free from heavy metals.&&

Product Description
SupplierBorealis AG
GenericXLPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,Good surface appearance,Good Dimensional Stability,Crosslinked,Inoxidizability,Low density,Good stability,Heat Stabilized,Fast Cure
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,Asia Pacific,Europe

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density0.930g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate
190℃,2.16kg1.0g/10minISO 1133
ESCR(Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance)
50 ℃, 10% non-ionic surfactant, F20> 96.0hrIEC 60811-4-1/B

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness
Shore D, 1 second55 ISO 868
tensile strength
yield> 20.0MPaISO 527-2/250
Tensile strain
fracture> 300%ISO 527-2/250

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Embrittlement temperature< -76.0ASTM D746
thermosetting IEC 60811-2-1
200℃60%IEC 60811-2-1
200℃0.0%IEC 60811-2-1

Aging performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
The rate of change in tensile strength IEC 60811-1-2
135℃,240 hr< 25%IEC 60811-1-2
150℃,168 hr< 30%IEC 60811-1-2

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity> 1.0E+16ohms·cmIEC 60093
Dielectric strength> 22kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Dielectric constant
50 Hz< 2.30 IEC 60250
Dissipation factor
50 Hz< 5.0E-4 IEC 60250

Supplementary informationNominal valueUnitTest method
cross-linking 
23℃,700.0 µm1.5day
23℃,1.80 mm7.0day
90℃,700.0 µm< 15.0min
90℃,1.80 mm1.00hr

Process Conditions
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel 1 zone temperature150°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature185°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature185°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature185°C
Melt temperature190 to 195°C
Nozzle temperature185°C

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. Mixture 95:5, ISO 1872-2
3. Elongation under load, 0.20 MPa
4. Permanent deformation, 0.20 MPa
5. Addition of 5 % Catalyst after ageing
6. Addition of 9 % Catalyst after ageing
7. In air, 50 % humidity
8. Sauna or water bath
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