1. Scope

1.1 These test methods evaluate the compatibility between cable filling or cable flooding compounds, or both, and polyolefin materials used in the manufacture of wire and cable that are usually in intimate contact with the filler or floodant, or both.

1.2 These test methods are useful to ensure compatibility and to verify that new formulations of filling or flooding compounds will have no deleterious effect upon the other polyolefin materials being used or, conversely, use these methods to ensure that other polyolefin wire and cable materials are evaluated for possible use not degraded by contact with fillers or floodants already in use.

1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This test method is specifically for polyolefin coatings on aluminum and steel shielding and armoring material used in telecommunications wire and cables.

1.5 This test method is specifically for polyolefin insulating materials used in telecommunications wires and cables.

1.6 This test method is specifically for polyolefin jacketing materials used in telecommunications wires and cables.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation

D1928 Practice for Preparation of Compression-Molded Polyethylene Test Sheets and Test Specimens

D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable

D4730 Specification for Flooding Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

D4731 Specification for Hot-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

D4732 Specification for Cool-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

D5423 Specification for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of Electrical Insulation

Keywords

compatibility; filling compound; flooding compound; polyolefin coated metals; polyolefin insulation; polyolefin jacket; Cable filling/flooding compounds; Communications; Compatibility; Filling/flooding compounds; Insulated wire and cable; Polyolefin (PO) electrical insulation; Specimen preparation (for testing)--electrical insulation;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 29.035.20 (Plastic and rubber insulating materials)

DOI: 10.1520/D4568-99R04E01

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