ASTM D6096-21

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

ABSTRACT
This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) thermoplastic insulation for conducting wires and cables operating continuously at a specified conductor temperature, within the specified voltage range, and under wet or dry conditions. The insulation has potential low-temperature installation limitations. The prescribed tests cannot be performed unless the insulation is formed around a conductor, but these are done solely to determine the insulation properties and not to test the conductor or completed cable. Each test sample should be subjected to an ac and dc voltage withstand tests and insulation resistance test and should comply with the required values for unaged and aged requirements of tensile strength and elongation at rupture, heat shock, heat distortion, vertical flame test results, oil resistance, and cold bend test results. All joints and repairs in the insulation should be done in such a way as the affected parts meet the same electrical requirements as the rest of the insulation.
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 is acceptable for use in 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet or dry) power and control circuits.  
1.3 This insulation has potential low-temperature installation limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations for installation.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2020
• 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)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D6096 −21
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90 °C
1
Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6096; 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.
1. Scope* 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
vinyl acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
conductor temperatures not in excess of 90 °C.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 Depending on the thickness of the insulation, the maxi-
mum voltage used, and whether the location is wet or dry, this
2. Referenced Documents
insulation is acceptable for use in 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
or dry) power and control circuits.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
1.3 This insulation has potential low-temperature installa-
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
tion limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recom-
Jackets for Wire and Cable
mendations for installation.
3. Terminology
1.4 In many instances, the insulation material cannot be
tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable.
3.1 Definitions:
Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this 3.1.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthisspecification,refer
specification solely to determine the relevant property of the
to Terminology D1711.
insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
cable.
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at
a temperature and for an interval of time as required in Table
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
1.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4. Physical Properties
and are not considered standard.
1.5.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are 4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for
physical properties prescribed in Table 1. (See Table 2 for
described in degrees Celsius only.
optional oil resistance requirements.)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
2
Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2021. Published February 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D6096 – 11 (2016). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D6096-21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements for Insulation
risers, it is possible that the minimum conductor sizes in Table
Unaged requirements: 3 are not strong enough.
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8)
5.2.2 The thicknesses given in Table 3 apply to aerial cables
Elongation at rupture, min, % 150
andtosingleconductorsinstalledinconduitsabovegroundand
Aged requirements:
After air oven test at 136±1°Cfor 168 h: to the individual conductors of all multiple-conductor cables
2
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm ):
having a common jacket, metallic sheath, or protective cover-
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 70
ing over the assembly, excerpt as shown in 5.2.2.1.
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value 65
Buffed die-cut Specimens, sizes AWG 6 and larger:
5.2.2.1 For single-conductor cables for installation in under-
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 70
groundductsordirectearthburialandforallsubmarinecables,
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value 45
add 15 mil (0.38 mm) to the insulation thicknesses given in
Heat shock, 121±1°C no
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Designation: D6096 − 11 (Reapproved 2016) D6096 − 21
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable,
1
90°C90 °C Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6096; 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.
1. 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.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
is acceptable for use in 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet or dry) power and control circuits.
1.3 This insulation has potential low-temperature installation limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations
for installation.
1.4 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.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016Jan. 1, 2021. Published February 2016February 2021. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
D6096 – 11.D6096 – 11 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/D6096-11R16.10.1520/D6096-21.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at a temperature and for an interval of time as required in Table 1.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for physical properties prescribed in Table 1. (See Table 2 for optional oil
resistance requirements.)
TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements for Insulation
Unaged requirements:
Tensile strength, 2000 (13.8)
min, psi (MPa)
Tensile strength,2000 (13.8)
min, psi (MPa)
Elongation at 150
rupture, min, %
Elongation at150
rupture, min, %
Aged requirements:
After air oven
test at 136 ± 1°C
for 168 h:
After air oven
test at 136 ± 1
°C for 168 h:
2
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm )
2
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm ):
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value:
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value
Buffed die-cut Specimens - sizes AWG 6 and larger
Buffed die-cut Specimens, sizes AWG 6 and larger:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value:
Tensil
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