This Part 2-36 of EN 50290 gives specific requirements for crosslinked Silicone rubber compound (SiR) to be used for the insulation of fire resistant cables. It is essential to read this European Standard in conjunction with Part 2-20 of EN 50290 and other applicable product standards. Using raw material and type test data as outlined in this standard, the raw material supplier will have sufficient data to demonstrate compliance and warrant that the material is suitable for the specified application. This part 2-36 of EN 50290 describes the compound type as given in Table 1. Table 1 — Crosslinked SiR insulation compound Type Maximum operating temperature SiR 180 °C