| Conductor | IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295 / EN 60228 |
| Insulation | EN 50290-2-21 PVC COMPOUND |
| Colour Code | BS 5308-2 OR BLACK-WHITE; EACH PAIR NUMBERED |
| Stranding | PAIRWISE, PAIRS IN LAYERS |
| Wrapping | PES TAPE |
| Overall Screen | TINNED COPPER DRAIN WIRE; AL-PES TAPE |
| Sheath | EN 50290-2-22 PVC COMPOUND |
| Sheath Colour | RAL 5015* BLUE; RAL 9005* BLACK OR RAL 7032* GREY |