BS EN 50290-2-27:2021

This document gives specific requirements for halogen free polyolefin based sheathing compounds used for halogen free communication cables with improved characteristics in the case of fire.

This document gives specific requirements for halogen free polyolefin based sheathing compounds used for halogen free communication cables with improved characteristics in the case of fire. Compounds, described by this document, are commonly also named HFFR or HFFR-LS (halogen free, flame/fire retardant, low smoke), see also EN50290-2-20. It is expected to be read in conjunction with EN50290-2-20, the product standards EN50288 series, EN60794 series and other applicable product standards. Improved characteristics in the case of fire are demonstrated by specific fire tests on cables for flame/fire retardant applications (e.g. single or bunched cable fire test). Additional tests to prove the characteristics in case of fire, e.g. such as smoke emission test, might also be part of the dedicated product standard or specification. This document describes the compound types as given in Table 1. Table1 Sheathing compounds Compound grades Max. operating temperature °C Comment Type1 +70 thermoplastic standard Type2 +90 thermoplastic, higher temperature Type3 +90 crosslinked, higher temperature