Flame Retardance: Ability to restrict flame propagation.

Low smoke Emission:Smoke emitted should not obscure visibility.

Low Acid Gas Emission:  Gases which when combined with water produce high corrosive acids which damage plant and equipment.

Low Toxic Gas Emission: Gases less injurious to health.

The design, construction and testing of FRLS cables is relevant to technical specifications such as IS:1554 Part I and II, IS:7098 Part I and II, etc.  In addition, several special tests are carried of FRLS cables and constitute components to fulfill the needs of improved fire performance characteristics.