However, LDPE and EVA are very flammable because of their highly aliphatic hydrocarbon structure, exploiting environmental-friendly and economical flame retardant technology of EVA/LDPE composites has become the crux for their use as wire and cable sheathing materials [4, 5].

Is LDPE fire retardant?

Fire or flame retardant plastic (plastic sheeting) and fibers, are items which by themselves will burn if a flame is placed on it. … Plastic sheeting made from polyethylene will burn big time when hit by flames. The only saving grace to slow the fire is if the polyethylene is treated with a fire retardant chemical.

Is polyethylene flammable or combustible?

Polyethylene is a highly combustible polymer.