What is the green goo coming out of my twin and earth cable? Why is it happening?

Now and then on a job you may come across twin and earth cable that is oozing a strange green goo-like substance, almost like washing up liquid.

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What is the green goo coming out of my twin and earth cable? Why is it happening?