The invention relates to a flame-proofed polymeric composition suitable for coating workpieces, containing a vinyl acetate-containing thermoplastic polymer and an unsaturated elastomer containing double bonds as polymeric components, wherein the polymeric components are present in the form of a homogeneous polymeric mixture, and a mixture matrix vulcanised exclusively by a sulphur or sulphur-containing crosslinking system is formed, wherein the sulphur crosslinking system extends across the entire matrix and permeates the matrix completely, and - at least one flame retardant or a combination of flame retardants. The invention further relates to articles produced therefrom, and to composite elements coated with this composition and to a method for producing the same.