ASTM D6096-02

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90&#176C Operation

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at conductor temperatures not in excess of 90°C.
1.2 Depending on the thickness of the insulation, the maximum voltage used, and whether the location is wet or dry, this insulation may be used for 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet or dry) power and control circuits.
1.3 This insulation may have low-temperature installation limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations for installation.
1.4 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.
1.5 In many instances the insulation material cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable. Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this specification solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed cable.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-2002
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6096-97 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90&#176C Operation
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM D6096-07 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90 °C Operation
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: D 6096 – 02
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90°C
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Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6096; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements for Insulation
1. Scope
Unaged requirements:
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8)
poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and
Elongation at rupture, min, % 150
vinyl acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at Aged requirements:
After air oven test at 1366 1°C for 168 h:
conductor temperatures not in excess of 90°C.
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3
1.2 Depending on the thickness of the insulation, the maxi- 2
mm )
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value: 70
mum voltage used, and whether the location is wet or dry, this
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged 65
insulation may be used for 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet or dry)
value:
power and control circuits.
Buffed die-cut Specimens - sizes AWG 6 and
larger
1.3 This insulation may have low-temperature installation
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value: 70
limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommen-
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged 45
dations for installation.
value:
Heat shock, 121 6 1°C no cracks
1.4 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different
Heat distortion, 1216 1°C, max, percent decrease 25
units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in
Vertical flame test, after five 15-s applications: passes
parentheses are for information only.
Oil resistance:
After oil immersion at 70 6 1°C for 4 h:
1.5 In many instances the insulation material cannot be
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3
tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable.
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mm )
Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 85
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value 85
specification solely to determine the relevant property of the
Buffed die-cut Specimens - sizes AWG 6 and
insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed
larger
cable.
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 80
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value 60
Cold bend test, –306 1°C for 1 h no cracks
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D 1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D 2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
4. Physical Properties
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Jackets for Wire and Cable
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for
physical properties prescribed in Table 1. (See Table 2 for
3. Terminology
optional oil resistance requirements.)
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this speci-
fication, refer to Terminology D 1711.
5. Electrical Requirements
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at
voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required.
a temperature and for an interval of time as required in Table
The sequence for other testing is not specified.
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5.2 AC Voltage Test— Test the insulated conductor at the ac
withstand voltage as specified in Table 3. Unless otherwise
specified, omit this test if the dc withstand voltage test
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
described in 5.4 is performed.
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
5.3 Insulation Resistance:
Subcommittee D09.18 on Solid Insulations, Non-Metallic Shieldings and Coverings
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for Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables.
5.3.1 Insulated conductors in Sizes AWG 14 (2.08 mm )
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally
and larger shall have an insulation resistance of at least that
published as D 6096–97. Last previous edition D 6096–97.
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corresponding to a constant of 2000 MV-1000 ft at 60°F
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.02. (15.6°C).
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D 6096 – 02
TABLE 2 Optional Oil Resistance Requirements
Oil Resistant Rating
60°C (140°F) After oil immersion at 100 6 1°C for 96 h:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 50
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value 50
75°C (167°F)
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