Fire
As technology, industrialisation, energy consumption and the population continues to grow, the risk of fire and fire damage increases.
Contrary to what is assumed in case of the fire deaths, it is not the fire or high temperatures themselves that cause damage, injury and fatalities, but smoke and toxic fumes. Eurotec claims that studies reveal nine out of ten fire deaths occur as a result of toxic smoke.
Plastic cables made from halogen-containing raw materials release black toxic smoke during fires. Unfortunately, this smoke inhibits visibility and chance for escape from fire.
To ensure circumstances are as manageable as possible in a dangerous scenario such as a fire, Eurotec has developed high performance halogen-free and flame retardant grades including Tecolen HP30 WH059 XA80, which is particularly popular with cable manufacturers.
In addition, Tecolen OX20 WH200 XD85 is developed for soft material-required applications. This grade has a 35 shore D hardness while it is flame retardant and heat stabilized at the same time.
Eurotec tests all grades on the base of internationally accepted standards, in its own laboratory, which is equipped with latest technology.