| abstract |
PURPOSE: To obtain the titled composition useful as an insulation tape, etc. applied to the insulation layer and the connecting part of a cable, etc., by adding a specific thiobisphenol compound as an antioxidant to a composition containing a polyolefin and a peroxide crosslinking agent. n CONSTITUTION: The objective composition can be prepared by compounding (A) a polyolefin such as polyethylene, (B) 2,2'-thiobis(4-methyl-6-t-butyl-phenol) and (C) a peroxide crosslinking agent such as dicumyl peroxide. The composition may be incorporated further with (D) electrically conductive carbon black. A compound such as triallyl cyanurate, etc. may be used as a crosslinking assistant in combination with the crosslinking agent. n COPYRIGHT: (C)1984,JPO&Japio |