ASTM D876-13

Standard Test Methods for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for Electrical Insulation

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods include most of the test methods that are considered important to characterize nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing. While they were developed initially for this type of extruded tubing, their use is not limited to this type of tubing.  
4.2 Variations in these test methods or alternate contemporary methods are acceptable for use determine the values for the properties in this standard provided such methods ensure quality levels and measurement accuracy equal to or better than those prescribed herein. It is the responsibility of the organizations using alternate test methods to be able to demonstrate this condition. In cases of dispute, the test methods specified herein shall be used.Note 2—Provision for alternate methods is necessary because of (1) the desire to simplify procedures for specific applications without altering the result, and (2) the desire to eliminate redundant testing and use data generated during manufacturing process control, including that generated under Statistical Process Control (SPC) conditions, using equipment and methods other than those specified herein. An example would be the use of laser micrometers or optical comparators to measure dimensions.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the testing of general-purpose (Grade A), low-temperature (Grade B), and high-temperature (Grade C)2 nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing, or its copolymers with other materials, for use as electrical insulation. For the purpose of these test methods nonrigid tubing shall be tubing having an initial elongation in excess of 100 % at break.Note 1—These test methods are similar but not identical to those in IEC 60684–2.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, except for temperature, which shall be expressed in degrees Celsius. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 The procedures appear in the following sections:    
Procedure  
Section  
ASTM Reference Standard  
Brittleness Temperature  
43 – 45  
D746  
Corrosion Tests  
74 – 85  
D1000  
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage at High Humidity  
65 – 73  
E104  
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage  
58 – 64  
D149  
Dimensional Tests  
8 – 14  
D374  
Effect of Elevated Temperatures  
25 – 36  
D412  
Flammability Test  
15 – 21  
Oil Resistance Test  
35 – 42  
D471  
Penetration Test  
46 – 51  
Sampling  
6  
Strain Relief Test  
68 – 73  
Tension Test  
22 – 24  
D412  
Test Conditions  
7  
Volume Resistivity  
52 – 57  
D257
1.4 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 5.  
1.5 For fire test caveats, see Section 15.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2013
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials
• Drafting Committee: D09.07 - Electrical Insulating Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D876 − 13
Standard Test Methods for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for Electrical
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Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D876; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
statements, see Section 5.
1.1 These test methods cover the testing of general-purpose
1.5 For fire test caveats, see Section 15.
(Grade A), low-temperature (Grade B), and high-temperature
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(Grade C) nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing, or its
2. Referenced Documents
copolymers with other materials, for use as electrical insula-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
tion. For the purpose of these test methods nonrigid tubing
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
shall be tubing having an initial elongation in excess of 100 %
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials
at break.
at Commercial Power Frequencies
NOTE 1—These test methods are similar but not identical to those in
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
IEC 60684–2.
Insulating Materials
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insu-
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as standard, except for temperature, which shall be expressed
lation (Withdrawn 2013)
in degrees Celsius. The values given in parentheses are
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
tic Elastomers—Tension
information only and are not considered standard.
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
1.3 The procedures appear in the following sections:
and Elastomers by Impact
ASTM Reference
Procedure Section Standard D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
Brittleness Temperature 43 – 45 D746
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
Corrosion Tests 74 – 85 D1000
tions
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage at High Humidity 65 – 73 E104
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage 58 – 64 D149
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
Dimensional Tests 8 – 14 D374
D5032 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity
Effect of Elevated Temperatures 25 – 36 D412
by Means of Aqueous Glycerin Solutions
Flammability Test 15–21
Oil Resistance Test 35 – 42 D471 E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity
Penetration Test 46–51
by Means of Aqueous Solutions
Sampling 6
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
Strain Relief Test 68–73
Tension Test 22 – 24 D412
2.2 IEC Standards:
Test Conditions 7
60684–2 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 2, Methods of
Volume Resistivity 52 – 57 D257
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test
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and are the direct responsibility of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Subcommittee D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materials. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D876 – 09. DOI: www.astm.org.
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10.1520/D0876-13. Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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Test methods applicable to Grade B will be specified at a later date. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.1 For definitions pertaining to electrical insulation, refer test specimens so as to minimize the possibility of such
to Terminology D1711. occurrences, and to eliminate the possibility of personal injury.
3.1.2 For definitions pertaining to fire standards, refer to If the potential for fire exists, have fire suppression equipment
Terminology E176. available.
3.2 Definit
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Designation: D876 − 09 D876 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for Electrical
1
Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D876; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover the testing of general-purpose (Grade A), low-temperature (Grade B), and high-temperature
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(Grade C) nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing, or its copolymers with other materials, for use as electrical insulation. For the
purpose of these test methods nonrigid tubing shall be tubing having an initial elongation in excess of 100 % at break.
NOTE 1—These test methods are similar but not identical to those in IEC 60684–2.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, except for temperature, which shall be expressed in
degrees Celsius. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
1.3 The procedures appear in the following sections:
ASTM Reference
Procedure Section Standard
Brittleness Temperature 43 – 45 D746
Corrosion Tests 74 – 85 D1000
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage at High Humidity 65 – 73 E104
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage 58 – 64 D149
Dimensional Tests 8 – 14 D374
Effect of Elevated Temperatures 25 – 36 D412
Flammability Test 15 – 21
Oil Resistance Test 35 – 42 D471
Penetration Test 46 – 51
Sampling 6
Strain Relief Test 68 – 73
Tension Test 22 – 24 D412
Test Conditions 7
Volume Resistivity 52 – 57 D257
1.4 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 5.
1.5 For fire test caveats, see Section 15.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
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D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation (Withdrawn 2013)
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2009December 2013. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 20072009
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as D876 – 00D876 – 09.(2007) . DOI: 10.1520/D0876-09.10.1520/D0876-13.
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Test methods applicable to Grade B will be specified at a later date.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D876 − 13
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D5032 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Glycerin Solutions
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
2.2 IEC Standards:
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60684–2 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 2, Methods of test
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions pertaining to electrical insulation, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.1.2 For definitions pertaini
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