FLAME RETARDANT POLYETHYLENE FOR WIRE AND CABLE,

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Abstract:

Loadings on polyethylene up to 36 percent with proper ratios of chlorinated paraffin to antimony trioxide produce wire coating compounds meeting the desired levels of flame retardancy as described herein. The use of high molecular weight polyethylene improves physical characteristics of the resultant mixture. The addition of small quantities of butyl rubber to the extent of about 5.0 on the polyethylene, further improves properties so that the final compound more closely exhibits the original performance characteristics of the polyethylene resin. These compositions have been found to produce satisfactory insulation and jacket compounds. Author

Author(s):
Graham, R. C. ; Neros, C. A.
Author Organization(s):
ROME CABLE CORP N Y
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with Diamond Alkali Co., Painesville, Ohio. Prepared for presentation at the Annual Wire and Cable Symposium (7th), at Asbury Park, N. J., 2 Dec 58.
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS, FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS, ELECTRIC WIRE, ELECTRIC CABLES, PLASTIC COATINGS, FLAMMABILITY, BUTYL RUBBER, ADDITIVES, TENSILE PROPERTIES, DENSITY, ELECTRICAL INSULATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Plastics
Report Date:
1958 Dec 01