MEGOLON
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Low Smoke, Halogen-Free Compounds (LSHF / HFFR)
High-performance low smoke, halogen-free 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 LSHF compounds are engineered
to meet the demanding requirements of copper and fiber optic cable applications, including communications, power, energy, control, industrial automation, hybrid and specialty cables.
Compounds combine low-smoke, halogen-free properties with other useful functionalities, such as oil resistance, radiation tolerance, flexibility and more. They also meet tough flame tests for electrical cables, including CPR B2, all while supporting demanding processing requirements like thin walls, minimal die drool and fast line speeds.
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Since testing is conducted on the cable, not the compound, material selection is dependent on the entire cable design.
About MEGOLON
Cable designers around the world recognize MEGOLON as capable sheathing / jacketing material for multiple cable designs. 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.
Low Smoke and Halogen-Free
MEGOLON compounds are characterized by their low smoke emission and absence of halogens, significantly reducing the release of toxic gases during combustion. This feature makes them suitable for use in environments where safety and fire prevention are critical — including transportation systems, data centers and dense public spaces.
Flame Tests
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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CPR performance rankings — from B2 to E.
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NEC flame tests up to UL 1666 riser.
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CSA FT4 Vertical Flame Test.
Passing UL 1666 riser* tests and receiving the CMR designation is particularly critical for cabling used in vertical runs, in shafts and between building floors, ensuring the safety of building occupants by preventing the vertical spread of fire and smoke.
*Since testing is conducted on the cable, not the compound, material selection is dependent on the entire cable design.
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Performance Advantages
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 LSHF 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 HF 8340 | Flexible, excellent low temp properties | 105 C | 70 | 40 | Communication Cable |
MEGOLON HF 8553 | High fire performance | 90 C | 80 | 48 | Communication and Electrical Cables |
MEGOLON HF 8554 | Flexible, high LOI, prevents sticking | 90 C | 80 | 51 | Communication and Electrical Cables |
MEGOLON IN 700 | General purpose insulation material | 90 C | 90 | 33 | Electrical Cable |
MEGOLON S 211 | E-beam cross-linkable for photovoltaic applications | 31 | Special Cables | ||
MEGOLON S 304 | Approved by CERN for radiation resistance performance | 80 | 35 | Special Cables | |
MEGOLON S 311 | Tight buffer and loose tube | 100 | 34 | Communication Cable | |
MEGOLON S 340 | Good fire performance; suitable for micro-tubes, microducts | 80 | 40 | Communication Cable | |
MEGOLON S 382 | Heavy-duty, general purpose | 90 | 35 | Electrical Cable | |
MEGOLON S 384 | Heavy duty with enhanced thermal stress cracking resistance | 90 C | 90 | 34 | Electrical 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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