| abstract |
Fire retardant compositions including a base polymer, a fire retardant filler, and a fire retardant synergist are disclosed. The fire retardant compositions are halogen-free and heavy metal-free and can be crosslinked to form a cable insulation layer or a cable jacket. The cables can pass the UL VW-1 flame test. Cables having coverings formed from such fire retardant compositions are also described herein. |