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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Polyethylene
Borstar® ME6053
Natural Bimodal Polyethylene Jacketing Compound for Energy and Communication
Cables
Description
Borstar ME6053 is a natural, UV stabilised, colourable, medium density (MD) jacketing compound, which is
produced with the Borealis proprietary Borstar bimodal process technology.
Borstar technology allows the manufacturing of polymers outside the traditional MFR and density range making it
possible to optimize processability, reduce shrinkage and yet provide excellent physical toughness and
environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR).
Borstar ME6053 contains a well dispersed UV-stabiliser in sufficient amount providing a measure of weathering
resistance.\'20 In order to fully utilise the unique low shink properties of Borstar ME6053 we recommend the use of
non-warping colour masterbatches.
Applications
Borstar ME6053 is designed for jacketing of energy and communication cables.
Borstar ME6053 offers a balance of properties giving advantages in manufacturing, installation and lifetime
performance of communication and energy cables.
Specifications
Borstar ME6053 meets the applicable requirements as below when processed using sound extrusion practice and
testing procedure:
ASTM D 1248 Type II, Class A, Category 4, Grade E8, E9, ISO 1872-PE, KHLN, 33 D-006
J4
The following cable material standards are met by Borstar ME6053:
EN 50290-2-24
Cables manufactured with Borstar ME6053 using sound extrusion practice normally comply with the following
cable product standards:
IEC 60502, Part 2, Type ST7 HD 603 S1, DMP 6

IEC 60840, Type ST7 DIN VDE 0818
Special Features
Borstar ME6053 consists of specially selected components to offer:
Superior processability Good petroleum-jelly resistance

Excellent environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR) Very good UV resistance
Good abrasion & scratch resistance Low shrinkage
Low water permeability Good surface hardness
Superior heat deformation
Borstar is a registered trademark of the Borealis group.
Borealis AG | Wagramer Strasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria

Telephone +43 1 224 00 0 | Fax +43 1 22 400 333
FN 269858a | CCC Commercial Court of Vienna | Website www.borealisgroup.com
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Polyethylene
Borstar ME6053
Physical Properties
Property Typical Value Test Method
Data should not be used for specification work
Density 936 kg/m³ ISO 1183-1, Method A

Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/2,16 kg) 0,7 g/10min ISO 1133-1, Method A
Melt Flow Rate (190 °C/5,0 kg) 3 g/10min ISO 1133-1, Method A
Flexural Modulus 600 MPa ISO 178
Tensile Strain at Break (50 mm/min) 800 % ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength (50 mm/min) 32 MPa ISO 527-2
Brittleness temperature < -76 °C ASTM D 746
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (50 °C, Igepal 10 > 5.000 h IEC 60811-406
%, F0) 1
Hardness, Shore D (1 s) 54 ISO 868
Pressure Test at High Temperature (115 °C, 6 h) < 10 % IEC 60811-508
1
No crack
Electrical Properties
Property Typical Value Test Method
Data should not be used for specification work
DC Volume Resistivity 10 PΩcm IEC 60093

Dielectric Strength 20 kV/mm IEC 60243
Processing Techniques
Borstar ME6053 provides excellent surface finish and allows a broad processing window. For extrusion standard
PE-screws are recommended, but also screws designed for PVC can be used with good result. To minimise shrink
back gradient cooling with hot water, minimum 60ºC in the first part of the cooling trough, is strongly recommended.
Extrusion
If preheating and/or drying is used, the maximum temperature should be 90ºC.
Preheating 90 °C Maximum recommended temperature

Melt temperature 180 - 190 °C
Cooling water 60 °C First part of cooling trough
Minimum Temperature
Packaging
Package: Bulk
Octabins
Bags

Telephone +43 1 224 00 0 | Fax +43 1 22 400 333
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Polyethylene
Borstar ME6053
Safety
The product is not classified as dangerous and is intended for industrial use only. Check and follow local codes and
regulations!
Please see our "Safety data sheet" / "Product safety information sheet" for details on various aspects of safety of
the product. For more information, contact your Borealis representative.
Disclaimer
The product(s) mentioned herein are not intended to be used for medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare
applications and we do not support their use for such applications.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication;
however we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information.
Borealis makes no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Nothing herein shall
constitute any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
It is the customer's responsibility to inspect and test our products in order to satisfy itself as to the
suitability of the products for the customer's particular purpose. The customer is responsible for the
appropriate, safe and legal use, processing and handling of our products.
No liability can be accepted in respect of the use of any Borealis product in conjunction with any other products
and/or materials. The information contained herein relates exclusively to our products when not used in conjunction
with any other material unless as specifically provided for in the test methods stated above.

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The following cable material standards are met by Borstar ME6053:

IEC 60502, Part 2, Type ST7 HD 603 S1, DMP 6

Superior processability Good petroleum-jelly resistance

Borstar is a registered trademark of the Borealis group.

Borealis AG | Wagramer Strasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria

Density 936 kg/m³ ISO 1183-1, Method A

DC Volume Resistivity 10 PΩcm IEC 60093

Preheating 90 °C Maximum recommended temperature

Borealis AG | Wagramer Strasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria

Borealis AG | Wagramer Strasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria

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