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The new ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions for photovoltaic cables are REACH compliant and rated for permanent outdoor use with good UV and weather resistance, passing Arrhenius lifetime prediction tests as per IEC 60216-1. They also have good electrical performance, are compatible with either DC or AC power supply, and pass flame retardant performance to EN 50618 and IEC 60332-1 standards.  

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The effective date of the replacement sections was deferred to December 1, 2025 when USP 661 will be replaced by USP 661.1 and USP 661.2. In the interim, testing under USP 661.1 and USP 661.2 is permitted by USP, and packaging systems conforming to these requirements prior to December 1, 2025 are considered to be in conformance with the USP–NF.  

1. This includes standards for flame retardant performance to IEC 60332-1, another key characteristic to consider.  

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