Formulating LSHF (low smoke, halogen-free) compounds with recycled and/or bio-based ingredients for cable jacket applications requires experience and ingenuity. We understand the careful balance required to withstand strict fire testing protocol and perform seamlessly in the intended datacom or electrical cable application.
At the Wire Dusseldorf 2024 tradeshow, we will introduce a new series of MEGOLON ECO halogen-free compounds formulated with sustainable ingredients (recycled content and/or bio-based polymers). These halogen-free compounds include careful raw material selection to uphold formulation integrity. Physical properties of these experimental grades including LOI% will be available.
What are MEGOLON LSHF compounds?
MEGOLON LSHF (low smoke, halogen-free) compounds are designed for jacket/sheath and insulation of datacom and electrical cable applications, both copper and fiber optic. Applications include cables for communications, power, energy, control, industrial automation, hybrid and specialty. Grades are designed for cables needing to pass the various CPR performance rankings from B2 to E as well as NEC flame up to UL 1666 riser*. MEGOLON compounds exhibit good performance with falling droplets. Options include enhanced flexibility and oil resistance.
*Since testing is conducted on the cable, not the compound, material selection is dependent on the entire cable design.
We believe in formulation integrity.
When we formulate products with sustainable ingredients, we are mindful of the various testing requirements that govern product safety and integrity.
Our solutions enable customers to achieve sustainability targets:
Using less energy and water
Investing in renewable energy / efficiency
Measuring impact via science-based target initiatives
Achieving carbon neutrality
Formulating with integrity; marrying performance with sustainability
Building partnerships across the value chain.
Alphagary is an Orbia business and part of Orbia's Polymer Solutions business group. Over the decades, we have grown steadily, and today we work as a global team to bring solutions to our customers by formulating durable and functional materials including polymer compounds, additives for polymers, and additives for food preservation.
Alpha Chemical & Plastics, Gary Corporation, Evode Plastics, AW Compounders, Mexichem Compounds, Bayshore Polymers, Vinyl Compounds, Sylvin Technologies, Shakun Polymers and our latest acquisition, Neotrimental, together form the Alphagary group.