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More Flame Resistance. 
Less Compromise.

MEGOLON

®
 

Low Smoke, Halogen-Free Compounds

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 the highest flame tests for electrical cables, including CPR B2, all while supporting your toughest processing goals like thin walls, 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 registered trademark

About MEGOLON

Cable designers around the world recognize MEGOLON as capable sheathing/jacket 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:

  • CPR performance rankings — from B2 to E.

  • NEC flame tests up to UL 1666 riser.

  • 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:

  • High flexibility.

  • High tensile strength.

  • Excellent resistance to oils, solvents and fluids.

  • Radiation resistance — CERN approval.

  • Thin walls for high line speeds.

  • Resistance to hot water degradation.

  • Resistance to thermal stress cracking.

Find the perfect MEGOLON compound for your application

We invite you to explore our LSHF 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.

Name & Features

Application

Jacket / Sheath
Insulation / Buffer
Special Cable (special features)
Communication Cable (copper, fiber)
Electrical Cable (power, control, signal)

Cable Type

Experimental ECO grade

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
Application
Features
Temp Rating
Hot Pressure
LOI%
Typically used for
MEGOLON ECO D22 (2) experimental
Sheath / Jacket
Experimental grade with recycled and/or biobased content
33
Special Cables, Sustainable
MEGOLON ECO D22 (58) experimental
Sheath / Jacket
Experimental grade with recycled and/or biobased content
41.5
Special Cables, Sustainable
MEGOLON HF 1876
Insulation / Buffer
Thin wall at high speeds with minimum die drool. Tight buffer, dry micro-module
70 C
80
35
Communication Cable
MEGOLON HF 7035
Sheath / Jacket
Very flexible (feels like PVC)
105 C
33
Communication and Electrical Cables
MEGOLON HF 8030
Insulation / Buffer
Thin wall at high speeds
90 C
120
28
Communication and Electrical Cables
MEGOLON HF 8037 DD
Sheath / Jacket
Very flexible with excellent resistance to oils, solvents, fluids
105 C
80
39
Special Cables
MEGOLON HF 8053
Sheath / Jacket
Oil resistant
105 C
80
52
Special Cables
MEGOLON HF 8110 LD1
Sheath / Jacket
75 C
80
34
Communication Cable
MEGOLON HF 8110 LDF
Sheath / Jacket
Flexible, thin wall at high speeds
70 C
70
34
Communication Cable
MEGOLON HF 8136 LD
Insulation / Buffer
90
31
Communication Cable
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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.​

Yes!  We formulate compounds with reduced carbon footprint.  Visit our sustainability page to learn more.

A Sustainable Choice:  MEGOLON ECO

MEGOLON ECO halogen-free compounds are formulated with sustainable ingredients, including recycled content and bio-based polymers. By substituting traditional ingredients with these sustainable alternatives, MEGOLON ECO compounds aim to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with cable manufacturing without compromising on the quality and reliability of our MEGOLON product line.

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MEGOLON undergoes CPR fire testing:  watch the video

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