Low smoke zero halogen or low smoke free of halogen (LSZH or LSOH or LS0H or LSFH or OHLS or ZHFR) is a material classification typically used for cable jacketing in the wire and cable industry.

What Are Low-Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Cables? LSZH cables are a type of fire-resistant cable designed to minimize the production of smoke and toxic halogen gases when exposed to fire or …

Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH) cables are engineered to enhance safety in environments where fire hazards are a concern. These cables produce minimal smoke and halogen-free emissions when …

Jun 16, 2025 · LSZH cables, namely Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables, have been created in order to release less white smoke and no harmful and toxic halogens in the process of burning.

Jul 18, 2018 · There is a growing trend toward the use of low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) electrical cables that use jacketing materials that are safer when exposed to fire.

Mar 5, 2025 · LSZH cable (short for Low Smoke Zero Halogen) is a type of electrical cable with insulation and sheath made from special rubber compounds that contain no halogens (chlorine, …

Note: LSZH cables are generally flame retardant to IEC 60332 (just as PVC compounds mostly are) but this does not offer circuit integrity - for applications requiring such continuity a specific fire …

Aug 12, 2025 · LSZH cables are designed to produce minimal smoke and no toxic halogen gases when exposed to fire, making them a safer choice for human health and sensitive equipment. LSZH cables …

Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) wires and cables are designed and use materials that minimize smoke and harmful gas that are released when exposed to fire or high temperatures. In fire …

In the U.S., LSZH is the most common term and will be used throughout this paper. Low smoke and zero halogen have different meanings and cannot be used interchangeably. A cable can be low …