Does RoHS mean halogen free?

Does RoHS mean halogen free?

A: No. A company can’t claim halogen-free status solely due to REACH or RoHS compliance, and will need to comply with halogen-specific standards, such as IEC 61249-2-21 and JS709C, to make such a claim.

Which plastics contain halogens?

As their name suggests, halogen-free cables are halogen-free in the composition of the plastics. Plastics containing halogens can be identified by the chemical elements in their names, such as the previously mentioned polyvinyl chloride, chloroprene rubber, fluoroethylene propylene, fluoro polymer rubber, etc.

What is halogen free flame retardant?

Applications. Flame retardants are substances or compounds that are added to other materials, such as plastics, coatings and textiles to prevent or delat the the spread of fire. The first applications of flame retardants predate the Gregorian calendar.

Is PVC halogen-free?

The halogen-free material is a material that does not contain a group of halogen elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astat). PVC or polyvinyl chloride is not a halogen-free material because it contains chlorine.

Why is halogen-free important?

When a plastic containing halogens burns, these halogens are released from the jacket and get into the breathing air. The combination with water produces an acid that is toxic to humans. Halogen-free is therefore particularly important if the user has to pay particular attention to the danger posed by a potential fire.

Can PVC be halogen-free?

Is PTFE halogen-free?

By comparison PTFE base materials do not contain bromine and should not be included in the “halogen-free” debate. Fluorine is the most electronegative of elements and forms an extremely strong bond with carbon.

Does PVC contain a halogen?

What is the halogen-free material?

What is the halogen-free material? What is the differrent between halogen-free and PVC material? The halogen-free material is a material that does not contain a group of halogen elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astat).

Is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) halogen free?

PVC or polyvinyl chloride is not a halogen-free material because it contains chlorine.

What does ‘zero halogen’ mean on a cable?

‘Zero Halogen’ indicates that there are no halogen substances in the cable. In case of fire, a cable with ‘Zero Halogen’ may still cause heavy black smoke.

Are halogen free compounds safe for cables?

What you need to know is that halogens are very harmful to humans. They are even deadly if one is exposed to a certain amount. Halogen free compounds have been used in a number of applications in the cabling industry since the 1970s. Huge fire events have raised more awareness towards the usage of halogen free compounds in cables.