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PEXIDAN® SX559

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by SACO AEI Polymers

PEXIDAN® SX559 by SACO AEI Polymers is a low-smoke, low toxicity, halogen-free, flame-retardant, silane crosslinkable thermoplastic compound. It can be processed by extrusion at high output rates and cured post processing by exposure to moisture. Designed for low voltage insulation and cable sheathing. The graft component SX559 is mixed with a crosslinking catalyst masterbatch CM540U in the ratio 97:3 to 95:5. PEXIDAN® SX559 is characterized by good mechanical and electrical properties to meet BS 7211.

PEXIDAN® SX559 Properties

Physical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)

2.5 g/10 min

(At 190°C, 2.16 kg)

AEI Method

Density

1.49 g/cm³

BS EN ISO 1183-3

Halogen Acid Gas Evolution

< 0.5 %

IEC 60754-1

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Screw Water Temperature

40 - 60 °C

Die Temperature

190 °C

Head Temperature

190 °C

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