Using unmodified high-grade polymers, natural Mille-Ties are rated as a low smoke and halogen free component. LSOH/LSZH Mille-Ties are recommended for all indoor structured cabling uses.

LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN

Most people killed in fires die because of smoke, not heat or flames. The inhalation of smoke rapidly incapacitates, and impaired visibility slows exit and makes firefighting harder. So reducing smoke in the event of a fire is of paramount importance in public and enclosed or underground places. Coupled with this are the far-reaching toxic effects of many of the gases emitted from common plastic components when they burn, and this includes those used in cabling. Low fume (LF) materials are available, but these typically release some quantities of halogenated compounds and would not always qualify as LSOH/LSZH).

HALOGENS

The halogens are a family of elements that are rarely found in natural organic compounds, but which are extensively used in manmade polymers as convenient fire retardants. When these compounds burn, the halogens escape to form a protective blanket against the fire. But many toxic substances are also produced, including dioxins, PCBs, PAHs and nitro-PAHs. Some of these are amongst the most carcinogenic substances known to man. In a fire, the most significant of these emissions are hydrogen chloride and hydrogen bromide gases (HCl and HBr), which react with moisture to produce toxic and corrosive acids. Not only are these chemicals harmful to humans, they also take their toll on exposed infrastructure components.

THE ENVIRONMENT

From an environmental perspective, the halogens also represent a serious risk. Bacteria can’t easily break down halogen compounds and halogen gases act as ozone depleters. It often takes years for these pollutants to disperse.

THE MILLEPEDE SOLUTION

As well as being the most versatile cable tie available, the Mille-Tie now also offers you the added reassurance of enhanced fire safety and reduced environmental impact. Whatever the application, LSOH Mille-Ties can play an essential role in maintaining system performance and meeting modern environmental and safety regulations.

Using unmodified high-grade polymers, natural Mille-Ties are rated as a low smoke and halogen free component.

LSOH Mille-Ties are recommended for all indoor structured cabling uses.

Low Smoke : BS 6853 : 1999 Apx D Clause D 8.3
Zero Halogen : IEC 754-1: 1994