Why Is HF and LSHF Cable Certification Important?
Low smoke non-halogen-free cables can produce corrosive and toxic smoke and fumes during a fire, which may damage electrical and electronic equipment. Using Low Smoke Halogen-Free (LSHF) cables can help reduce equipment damage and smoke toxicity in commercial and residential building projects.
The term "Low Smoke Halogen-Free (LSHF)" consists of two separate and distinct performance characteristics that should be considered when evaluating cable performance.
- "Low Smoke" refers to the amount of smoke generated by the entire cable construction during combustion.
- "Halogen-Free" refers to the amount of individual halogen elements (such as chlorine, bromine, fluorine, and iodine) present in each combustible cable component.
To be classified as LSHF, a cable must be evaluated and meet the performance requirements for both of these criteria.
Why Is HF and LSHF Cable Certification Important?
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