In a move aimed at strengthening fire safety standards across India’s electrical infrastructure sector, Orexil Specialty Chemicals has announced the introduction of a comprehensive portfolio of Fire Retardant (FR), Fire Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS), and Fire Retardant Zero Smoke (FRZS) compounds for wire and cable manufacturers.
The launch comes at a time when demand for safer cable systems is rising rapidly across residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure projects. With regulators, builders, and end-users placing increasing emphasis on fire safety and smoke suppression, advanced cable compounds have become a critical component of modern electrical installations.
According to the company, the new range has been designed to help cable manufacturers meet evolving performance requirements related to flame propagation, smoke generation, toxicity reduction, and overall fire safety. The portfolio includes conventional Fire Retardant compounds for general-purpose applications, Fire Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) grades designed to minimize smoke generation during fire incidents, and advanced Fire Retardant Zero Smoke (FRZS) solutions developed for highly sensitive environments where visibility and evacuation safety are paramount.
The company stated that the compounds have been engineered to offer a balance between flame resistance, mechanical performance, processability, and long-term durability, enabling manufacturers to meet increasingly stringent domestic and international specifications.
The launch reflects a broader industry trend toward higher-performance cable compounds as India continues to invest heavily in smart cities, metros, airports, data centers, renewable energy projects, industrial automation, and public infrastructure. These sectors increasingly require cable systems capable of maintaining safety and performance under extreme operating conditions.
Industry experts note that traditional PVC compounds, while widely used, are facing growing pressure to evolve in response to stricter fire safety expectations. As a result, demand for specialized formulations that reduce flame spread, smoke density, and hazardous emissions is accelerating across the value chain.
With the introduction of its FR, FRLS, and FRZS portfolio, Orexil aims to position itself as a technology-driven supplier to India’s growing wire and cable sector, supporting manufacturers in delivering safer and more compliant products to the market.
The company indicated that the product range has been developed to serve applications spanning building wires, control cables, instrumentation cables, power cables, communication cables, and specialized infrastructure projects where fire performance remains a critical requirement.
As India’s electrical and infrastructure landscape continues to expand, industry participants expect advanced fire-retardant cable compounds to play an increasingly important role in enhancing safety standards and reducing fire-related risks across the country.