One problem is with "retractile" type jacketed cables (used for coiled cables). PVC just doesn't work. These are usually polyurethane, which have traditionally used halogen-based flame retardants. There are some non-halogenated compounds available. BF Goodrich for instance, produces a product called ESTANE that has a non-halogen flame retardant. You should specify the jacket material on the cable drawing or you will likely get a halogen flame retardant for polyurethane cables.
Darrell Locke Advanced Input Devices ---------- From: Rich Nute To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: WEEE Directive List-Post: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 8:03AM Hi Richard: > Are there currently any > alternative wire and cable constructions that comply with UL and NEC flame > requirements without the use of halogenated flame retardants? I believe PVCs are "naturally" flame-retardant materials i.e., have no flame retardants added to them. Many commonly-used wire and cable insulations are PVC. Best regards, Rich ------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Nute Product Safety Engineer Hewlett-Packard Company Product Regulations Group AiO Division Tel : +1 858 655 3329 16399 West Bernardo Drive FAX : +1 858 655 4979 San Diego, California 92127 e-mail: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------- --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
