MEGOLON
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Low Smoke, Halogen-Free Compounds (LSHF / HFFR)
MEGOLON halogen-free compounds are high-performance low smoke, flame retardant compounds for the toughest wire and cable applications that meet stringent flame tests for electrical cables, including CPR B2, all while supporting demanding processing requirements like thin walls, minimal die drool and fast line speeds.
MEGOLON is a registered trademark
High-performance low smoke, halogen-free (LSHF) compounds for the toughest wire and cable applications.
MEGOLON halogen-free compounds combine low smoke and halogen-free properties with other useful functionalities such as oil resistance, radiation tolerance, flexibility, and more.
MEGOLON compounds meet tough flame tests for electrical cables including CPR B2, while supporting demanding processing requirements for thin-wall cables with minimal die drool and fast line speeds.
Since testing is conducted on the cable, not the compound, material selection is dependent on the entire cable design.
MEGOLON is a globally recognized halogen-free, low smoke compound
Cable designers around the world recognize MEGOLON as capable sheathing / jacketing material for copper and fiber optic cable designs including communications, power, energy, control, industrial automation, hybrid, and specialty cables. In general, formulations are composed of polymers and co-polymers of olefins filled with mineral fillers to provide the desired level of flame retardance. They contain appropriately selected antioxidants to provide the desired level of stability, and processing additives to aid extrusion performance.
MEGOLON compounds are characterized by their low smoke emissions and absence of halogens (many grades recognized under UL AATJ2) -- significantly reducing the release of toxic gasses during combustion. This feature makes them suitable for use in environments where safety and fire prevention are critical, including transportation systems, datacenters, and dense public spaces.
While MEGOLON is well established for halogen-free cable extrusion, the portfolio also includes molding grades for injection molded components. These materials enable manufacturers to maintain a halogen-free solution throughout the cable assembly, including molded parts such as cable shrouds and protective accessories.
Suitable for Global Flame Tests and UL Recognized
MEGOLON grades are suitable for cables that must pass strict Construction Products Regulation (CPR), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA), including:
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European Construction Products Regulation (CPR) performance rankings (B2 to E)
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U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) flame tests up to UL 1666 riser
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Canadian Standards Association (CSA) FT4 Vertical Flame Test
MEGOLON is also recognized under the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) AATJ2 program, certifying that grades are halogen-free (acid-gas content).
Performance Advantages of MEGOLON
Further enhancing safety during fire incidents, MEGOLON compounds exhibit good performance with falling droplets.
Formulations are also available with the following features and enhancements:
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High flexibility
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High tensile strength
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Excellent resistance to oils, solvents and fluids
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Radiation resistance — CERN approval
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Thin walls for high line speeds
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Resistance to hot water degradation
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Resistance to thermal stress cracking
Find the perfect MEGOLON halogen-free compound for your application
We invite you to explore our halogen-free compound series MEGOLON. Browse off-the-shelf materials to understand our capabilities, ask our experts to help choose a material based on your required criteria, and contact us for data sheets (TDS, SDS), technical questions and product recommendations. We're here to help.
This chart represents an overview only. Many grades are not listed here. Please contact us if you need a material or features not listed.
Material Name | Features | Temp Rating | Hot Pressure | LOI% | Typically used for |
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MEGOLON ECO D22 (2) experimental | Experimental grade with recycled and/or biobased content | 33 | Special Cables, Sustainable | ||
MEGOLON ECO D22 (58) experimental | Experimental grade with recycled and/or biobased content | 41.5 | Special Cables, Sustainable | ||
MEGOLON HF 1876 | Thin wall at high speeds with minimum die drool. Tight buffer, dry micro-module | 70 C | 80 | 35 | Communication Cable |
MEGOLON HF 7035 | Very flexible (feels like PVC) | 105 C | 33 | Communication and Electrical Cables | |
MEGOLON HF 8030 | Thin wall at high speeds | 90 C | 120 | 28 | Communication and Electrical Cables |
MEGOLON HF 8037 DD | Very flexible with excellent resistance to oils, solvents, fluids | 105 C | 80 | 39 | Special Cables |
MEGOLON HF 8053 | Oil resistant | 105 C | 80 | 52 | Special Cables |
MEGOLON HF 8110 LD1 | 75 C | 80 | 34 | Communication Cable | |
MEGOLON HF 8110 LDF | Flexible, thin wall at high speeds | 70 C | 70 | 34 | Communication Cable |
MEGOLON HF 8136 LD | 90 | 31 | Communication Cable |
Information contained herein is privileged and confidential to Alphagary/Mexichem/Orbia. We reserve the right to change or update as needed. Product information is to the best of our knowledge and may not be appropriate for every application or use and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is being made.
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