APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF POLYOLEFIN INSULATION CRACKING OF CABLES

摘要

The invention provides for a method and various apparatus and article embodiments for inhibiting polyolefin degradation or cracking of fine wires, e.g., the wires used in telecommunications. More specifically, the invention provides for a method of inhibiting polyethylene insulation cracking and apparatus and compositions for controlling the degradative effect of acid and/or volatile vapors on the polyethylene insulation.