POLY(ARYLENE ETHER) COMPOSITION AND A COVERED CONDUCTOR WITH THIN WALL AND SMALL SIZE CONDUCTOR

摘要

A covered conductor comprising: a conductor; and a covering comprising a thermoplastic composition and the thermoplastic composition comprises: a poly(arylene ether) having an intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.25 dl/g as measured in chloroform at 25° C., a poly(alkenyl aromatic)polymer, a polyolefin resin and optionally a flame retardant and a compatibilizer, wherein the covered conductor essentially meets the performance requirement of ISO 6722, wherein the covering is disposed over the conductor, wherein the conductor has a cross section that meets as least one of following: (i) American Wire Gauge (AWG) from AWG 56 to AWG 26, (ii) a cross-section area from 0.000122 to 0.128 mm2 (corresponding to AWG 56 to AWG 26 according to ASTM B256-02); (iii) a nominal diameter from 0.0124 to 0.404 mm (corresponding to AWG 56 to AWG 26 according to UL 1581, 4th edition, Table 20.1). The covering of the covered conductor has a thickness from about 0.010 to about 0.85 mm. An automotive wire harness assembly comprises the covered conductor. An "end use equipment" comprises the wire assembly.