Southwire Type SOOW Flexible Cords UL/ CSA listed are permitted for use as specified by Article 400 and related articles of the 2014 National Electrical Code. The cable is rated -40°C to 90°C, water, oil, and weather resistant. Southwire Type SOOW Flexible Cords are designed for extra hard usage on industrial equipment, heavy tools, battery chargers, portable lights, welding leads, marine dockside power, power extensions and mining applications.