Abstract: A polymeric composition includes an ethylene-silane copolymer comprising units derived from ethylene monomer and a silane monomer, wherein the ethylene-silane copolymer has a copolymerized silane content from 0.48 mol % to 1.00 mol %, a Brønsted acid catalyst and a filler comprising one or more of a flame retardant and carbon black. A Filler to Catalyst Weight Ratio is from 75 to 1000.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, a crosslinked polymeric composition is provided and comprises (A) from 4 wt % to 45 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer, (B) from 52 wt % to 95 wt % of a moisture-curable polyolefin, and (C) from 0.05 wt % to 7 wt % of a moisture condensation catalyst. The present disclosure provides an article. In an embodiment, a coated conductor is provided and comprises a conductor, and a coating on the conductor. The coating comprises a crosslinked polymeric composition comprising (A) from 4 wt % to 45 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer, (B) from 52 wt % to 95 wt % of a moisture-curable polyolefin, and (C) from 0.05 wt % to 7 wt % of a moisture condensation catalyst.

Abstract: Scorch of a silane-functionalized polyolefin is minimized during melt mixing with a flame retardant through the use of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) having a (1) number average molecular weight (Mn) greater than or equal to (?) 4,000 grams per mole (g/mol), (2) viscosity of greater than or equal to (?) 90 centipoise (cP), and (3) hydroxyl group content of less than or equal to (?) 0.9 weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the PDMS.

Abstract: Scorch of a silane-functionalized polyolefin is minimized during melt mixing with a flame retardant through the use of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) having a (1) number average molecular weight (Mn) greater than or equal to (?) 4,000 grams per mole (g/mol), (2) viscosity of greater than or equal to (?) 90 centipoise (cP), and (3) hydroxyl group content of less than or equal to (?) 0.9 weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the PDMS.

Abstract: The present invention is a plenum cable component with excellent fire retardant and aging properties. The plenum cable component is prepared from a polyolefin-based composition, containing an olefinic polymer and a surface treated metal hydroxide. Depending upon the surface treatment, the composition may comprise other components. The present invention is also a method for selecting a composition for preparing the plenum cable component as a separator and a method for preparing a communications cable therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is a crosslinked automotive wire comprising a metal conductor, a flame retardant insulation layer surrounding the metal conductor, and optionally, a wire jacket surrounding the insulation layer. The automotive wire passes the specifications of one or more several automotive cable testing protocols: (a) SAE J-1128, (b) ISO-6722, (c) LV 112, (d) Chrysler MS-8288, and (e) Renault 36-36-05-009/-L. In particular, the flame retardant insulation layer is prepared from a crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer and a metal carbonate. The flame retardant composition for making the insulation layer demonstrates economic and processing improvements over conventional solutions. The present invention is also a method for preparing a low tension primary automotive wire and the automotive wire made therefrom.