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M545WC

SCGC™ MDPE M545WC is a black medium density polyethylene compound for jacketing in power cable and communication cable applications. It contains well-dispersed carbon black to provide excellent weathering resistance and UV resistance.

Properties Test Methods Value Unit
Melt Flow Rate at 190 °C and 2.16 kg ASTM D 1238 0.8 g/10 min
Density ASTM D 1505 0.948 (compound) g/cm³
Tensile Strength at Break (50 mm/min) ASTM D 638 31 MPa
Elongation at Break (50 mm/min) ASTM D 638 > 800 %
Flexural Modulus ASTM D 790 510 kg/cm²
Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D 2240 58
Carbon black content ASTM D 4218 2.5 %wt
Carbon black dispersion (Rating) ISO 18553 ≤ 3 Rating
Oxidative induction time at 200°C ASTM D 3895 > 90 min
ESCR @ 50 °C ASTM D 1693 > 1,000 hrs, F0, 10% Igepal