| abstract |
An insulated wire or cable is made by a process comprising the steps of: (A) extruding onto a covered or uncovered metal conductor or optical fiber a composition having a DF measured at 130°C (60 Hz, 2kV) or 120°C (60 Hz, 8 kV) or 100°C (60 Hz, 8 kV) of < 0.5% and comprising: (1) a high melt strength ethylene-based polymer made in a tubular reactor, and (2) a peroxide, and (B) crosslinking the high melt strength ethylene-based polymer. |