Premium
Lead stabilizers and alternatives in wire & cable and geomembranes
Author(s) -
Baker Paulette,
Grossman Richard F.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.730010408.n
Subject(s) - geomembrane , lead (geology) , materials science , moisture , heat resistance , water resistance , environmental science , forensic engineering , waste management , composite material , engineering , geology , geomorphology
Abstract Lead replacement heat stabilizers have made considerable inroads in areas where water resistance is not significant, primarily in wire jackets and insulations not for wet locations. In areas where short‐term moisture resistance is required, such as with flexible cord insulation and electrical tapes, nonlead products are either in use or under development. In those areas where long‐term water resistance is needed, as with geomembranes and many wire insulations, despite much experimentation, commercial products are not in use as yet in the United States. The factors involved are discussed.