Patent ID: 6133367
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: C08L

Abstract:
A flame and oil resistant thermoset composition, comprising, a blend of(a) 50-95 wt % relative to component (b) of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate percentage of about 18-60 wt % and a melt flow index (MFI) of <1 to about 100 decigrams/10 min; and(b) 5-50 wt % of an ethylene-vinyl acetate-carbon monoxide terpolymer having a vinyl acetate percentage of 18-35 wt %; a CO percentage of 3-20 wt % and a melt flow index (MFI) of 5 to about 100 decigrams/10 min; and(c) wire and cable acceptable excipients, wherein at least one crosslinking agent is included, and wherein a plasticizer is not required as an acceptable excipient.