Filling composition for electric cables and method for the manufacture of cables using such a composition.

A filling composition for filling interstices between the wires of a stranded conductor A CORD, comprising a polymer compound having a penetration value NEEDLE 100 grams to 25 (degrees) C from 50 to 100 tenths of mILLIMETER AND PARTICLE MATERIAL THAT INCREASES IN VOLUME water having a particle size less than 200 microns.