Tetra-ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (TEGDM) was added to the PVC to aid in EB crosslinking.A stabilizer, a processing lubricant and a polymeric plasticizer were also included [11]. This successful application motivated other organizations to develop wire and cable products using crosslinked PVC insulation [12-16]. Crosslinked PE and other ethylene copolymers were also being developed at that time for high-performance wires and cables [17, 18].
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