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Borealis Borcycle™ ME7153SY Polypropylene, 50% Post-consumer Recycled polymer
Categories: Polymer; Renewable/Recycled Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polypropylene (PP)

Material Notes: Borcycle" ME7153SY is a natural, UV stabilized, colorable, medium density (MD) jacketing compound. It contains 50% post consumer recyclate (PCR) and is intended for use in medium and low voltage cables.

Typical characteristics:

  • Consistent product properties
  • Low odor
  • Superior processability
  • Low water permeability
  • Excellent environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR)
  • Easy to color
  • Smooth surface finish
  • Carbon footprint savings
Applications: Borcycle" ME7153SY is intended for following applications: Jackets for energy and communication cables

Specifications: Borcycle" ME7153SY is expected to meet the applicable requirements included in the below mentioned standards provided it is processed using sound material handling and processing practices as well as appropriate testing procedures.

  • ASTM D1248 Type II, Class A, Category 4, Grade E8, E9, J4
  • HD 603 S1 DMP 6
  • DIN VDE 0818
  • IEC 60502 Part 2, Type ST7
  • EN 50290-2-24
  • IEC 60840 Type ST7

Information provided by Borealis AG

Vendors:
Available Properties
  • Density, ISO 1183-1
  • ESCR 10% Igepal®, IEC 60811-406
  • Oxidative Induction Time (OIT), ISO 11357-6
  • Melt Flow, ISO 1133-1
  • Melt Flow, ISO 1133-1
  • Storage Temperature
  • Hardness, Shore D, ISO 868
  • Flexural Modulus, ISO 178
  • Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, DC
  • Dielectric Strength, IEC 60243
  • Melt Temperature
  • Drying Temperature, Pre-heating
  • Shelf Life
  
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