Abstract:
A cold shrink article made from a composition comprising (A) an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer; (B) a filler; and (C) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid. The composition may optionally include additives selected from the group consisting of plasticizer, peroxide curing agent, antioxidant, process additives, flame retardant and combinations thereof.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable interpolymer blends comprising ethylene monomer residues, residues of comonomers having carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride functionality, and residues of comonomers having epoxide functionality, a peroxide initiator, and optionally a crosslinking catalyst, which, in embodiments, cure to a gel content of greater than (>) 50 wt % within less than 1.5 minutes at 200˜C, and require little or no degassing after crosslinking
Abstract:
Processes for making cables and cable cores having a crosslinked insulation layer. The processes comprise (a) providing an initial cable core having a conductor, a first semiconductive layer, an initial insulation layer comprising a crosslinkable polymeric composition, and a second semiconductive layer, and (b) subjecting the initial cable core to a crosslinking process. The crosslinkable polymeric composition comprises an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a polyallyl crosslinking coagent. The polyallyl crosslinking coagent and the organic peroxide are present in amounts sufficient to provide an allyl-to-active oxygen molar ratio of less than 1.2.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a crosslinking coagent having at least one N,N-diallylamide functional group. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and an amine-functionalized interpolymer. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable, semiconductive, peroxide-free thermoplastic compositions having a stable volume resistivity of less than 1000 ohm-cm comprise, based on the weight of the composition: A. 60-90 wt % silane-functionalized polyethylene; B. 0.5-20 wt % organopolysiloxane containing two or more functional end groups; C. 10-20 wt % high conductivity carbon black, e.g., a carbon black having an average particle size of 50 nm or less, a surface area (BET) of 700-1250 m2/g, and an oil absorption (DBP) of 300-500 ml/100 g; and D. 0.05-0.2 wt % crosslinking catalyst.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a diallyl isocyanurate crosslinking coagent. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.
Abstract:
Optical cable components fabricated from an extrudable polymeric blend of crystalline polypropylene modified with one or more impact-modifying polymers. The impact-modifying polymers are crosslinked and can be selected from a polyolefin elastomer, an olefin multi-block interpolymer, an olefin block composite, and combinations thereof. Optionally, the polymeric blend can further comprise a compatibilizer. The polymeric blend may also contain one or more additives. The optical fiber cable components can be selected from buffer tubes, core tubes, and slotted core tubes.
Abstract:
Interpolymer blends or terpolymers comprising ethylene monomer residues, residues of comonomers having carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride functionality, and residues of comonomers having epoxide functionality. Such interpolymer blends or terpolymers are cross-linkable materials suitable for use in cable polymeric coating applications and require little or no degassing after cross-linking.
Abstract:
A polyolefin formulation comprising (A) a polyolefin polymer: x weight percent (wt %) of (B) an alkoxyphenol compound of formula (I); and y wt % of (C) a benzophenone compound of formula (II) as described in the specification: wherein y is from 1 to 8 wt %; wherein x is from 0.1 to 3.0 wt %, with the proviso that x is less than 0.5y; and wherein wt % are based on total weight of the polyolefin formulation. Also crosslinked products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.