RWU90 LSZH Power Cable , 600V Halogen-Free XLPE Cable for Fire Safety – CSA C22.2

Commercial & Building Cables CSA-Approved
Description

RWU90 Power Cable - Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH) XLPE Insulated Cable

600V Halogen-Free XLPE Cable (CSA C22.2) -  90°C Rated for Enhanced Fire Safety in Occupied Spaces

Product Overview

The RWU90 is a low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) XLPE insulated power cable designed for enhanced fire safety in occupied spaces. It is CSA-approved to C22.2 No. 38 and rated 600V RMS with a 90°C wet/dry temperature rating. The cable features a bare soft annealed stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulation, and a halogen-free low-smoke polyolefin jacket.

It is classified under Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No. 38 as part of the RWU90 Series Thermoplastic-Insulated Cables. The construction is corrosion-resistant, non-toxic, and suitable for critical infrastructure, high-occupancy buildings, sensitive environments, and code-mandated installations.

Applications

  • Critical Infrastructure: Hospitals, schools, airports, mass transit systems

  • High-Occupancy Buildings: High-rise apartments, shopping malls, theaters

  • Sensitive Environments: Data centers, control rooms, telecom facilities

  • Code-Mandated Installations: Canadian Building Code Section 3.1.5.12 (fire safety in occupied spaces)

  • Installation: Conduit, raceways, cable trays (dry/damp locations)

Features & Benefits

  • Life Safety: Near-zero toxic gas emission during fire (meets IEC 60754-1).

  • Visibility Maintenance: <50% smoke obscuration (exceeds IEC 61034).

  • Corrosion Prevention: Halogen-free chemistry protects equipment.

  • Long-Term Reliability: XLPE insulation resists thermal degradation.

  • Enhanced Fire Safety: 90°C rated for occupied spaces.

  • Low Smoke Zero Halogen: Halogen content ≤15 ppm, smoke density ≤30% light transmission.

  • Flame Retardant: Self-extinguishing per IEC 60332-1 Cat A.

  • Code Compliance: Meets CSA C22.2 No. 38 and FT4 flame test (IEEE 1202).

  • Selection Tip: Mandatory for plenums, vertical shafts, and escape routes per NBC 2020.

Construction

  • Conductor: Bare soft annealed stranded copper per ASTM B-3/B-8

    • Stranding: 7-wire (AWG 14–4/0), 19-wire (AWG 1–3/0), 37-wire (250–500 kcmil)

  • Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE), 90°C wet/dry rating

    • Thickness compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 38

  • Jacket: Halogen-free, Low-Smoke Polyolefin (LSZH)

    • Corrosion-resistant and non-toxic

Technical Data

Dimensional & Electrical Specifications (CSA C22.2 No. 38)

MM² AWG/kcmil Cond. Dia. (mm) Strands Insul. Thick. (mm) Jacket Thick. (mm) Cable Dia. (mm) Weight (kg/km) 90°C Ampacity (CEC)
2.08 14 1.85 7 0.38 0.76 3.4 35 25
5.26 10 2.95 7 0.51 0.76 4.8 75 40
13.3 6 4.67 7 0.76 0.89 7.3 180 75
33.6 2 7.42 7 1.02 0.89 10.5 420 130
53.5 1/0 9.45 19 1.27 1.14 13.2 650 170
107 4/0 13.41 19 1.27 1.14 17.1 1220 260
152 300 16.00 37 1.52 1.40 20.5 1720 320
253 500 20.65 37 1.52 1.40 25.3 2780 430

Key Compliance Notes:

  • Jacket thickness meets CSA minimums (0.76mm for ≤10 AWG, 1.40mm for ≥250 kcmil).

  • Ampacity per Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Table 2.

  • Voltage Rating: 600V RMS.

Material Properties

Property Performance Data
Halogen Content ≤15 ppm (IEC 60754-1)
Smoke Density ≤30% light transmission (IEC 61034-2)
Flame Spread Self-extinguishing (IEC 60332-1 Cat A)
Acidity (pH) ≥4.3 (IEC 60754-2)
Temperature Range -40°C to +90°C
Toxicity Index ≤1.0 (NES 713)

Standards & Compliance

  • Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 38, FT4 flame test (IEEE 1202)

  • Certification: CSA Certified with c22.2 mark

  • Environmental: RoHS 3 compliant

Ordering Information

To request a quote or place an order, please provide the following information:

  • Product Type: RWU90 LSZH Power Cable

  • Voltage Rating: 600V RMS

  • Conductor Size: e.g., 14 AWG, 10 AWG, 6 AWG, 2 AWG, 1/0 AWG, 4/0 AWG, 300 kcmil, 500 kcmil

  • Conductor Material: Bare soft annealed stranded copper

  • Insulation: XLPE, 90°C wet/dry

  • Jacket: Halogen-free, Low-Smoke Polyolefin (LSZH)

  • Quantity: Total length in meters