Estane X-1311, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) developed for cable jacketing and molding, delivers a Limited Oxygen Index (LOI) of 40. The wind industry recommends compounds with higher LOI to reduce flame spread while maintaining flexibility and abrasion resistance. The material has a Shore hardness of 53D, and is UL-94 rated for V-0 on the vertical…

Estane Engineered Polymers, a business group within The Lubrizol Corporation, has developed Estane X-1311 thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a material that delivers a Limited Oxygen Index (LOI) of 40, developed for cable jacketing and molding. The industry is placing greater emphasis on the development of new compounds that have higher LOI to reduce flame spread while…