ASTM D2219-17

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 60°C Operation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers thermoplastic insulating materials made of poly(vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate recommended for use in wires and cables operating in wet or dry locations at specified conductor temperatures and maximum voltage ratings for power and control circuits. Since the insulation material cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable, tests shall then be done on insulated wire or cable solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed cable. Materials shall conform to the following physical requirements: unaged tensile strength and elongation at rupture; tensile strength and elongation after air oven aging; heat shock; heat distortion; behavior during vertical flame test; oil resistance; tensile strength and elongation after oil immersion; behavior during cold bend test, and size and thickness. Insulations shall also perform satisfactorily during tests for AC and DC voltage, insulation resistance, accelerated water absorption, and dielectric strength retention.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of poly(vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.  
1.2 This insulation is recommended for use at conductor temperatures not in excess of 60°C in wet or dry locations at a maximum voltage rating of 600 V for power and control circuits.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.  
1.4.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2017
• 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:D2219 −17
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 60°C
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Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2219; 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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of 3.1 Definitions:
poly(vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and 3.1.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthisspecification,refer
vinyl acetate. to Terminology D1711.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 This insulation is recommended for use at conductor
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at
temperatures not in excess of 60°C in wet or dry locations at a
a temperature and a time as specified in Table 1.
maximum voltage rating of 600 V for power and control
circuits.
4. Physical Properties
1.3 In many instances, the insulation material cannot be
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for
tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable.
physical properties prescribed in Table 1.
Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this
5. Electrical Requirements
specification solely to determine the relevant property of the
insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc
cable.
voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required.
The sequence for other testing is not specified.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
5.2 AC Voltage Test—Test the insulated conductor at the ac
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
withstand voltage as specified in Table 2. Unless otherwise
and are not considered standard.
specified, omit this test if the dc withstand voltage test
1.4.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are
described in 5.4 is performed.
described in degrees Celsius only.
5.2.1 For cables or conditions of service where mechanical
stresses govern, such as in vertical risers, it is possible that the
2. Referenced Documents
minimum conductor sizes in Table 2 are not strong enough.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2.2 The thicknesses given in Table 2 apply to aerial cables
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
andtosingleconductorsinstalledinconduitsabovegroundand
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
to the individual conductors of all multiple-conductor cables
Jackets for Wire and Cable
having a common jacket metallic sheath or protective covering
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
over the assembly, except as shown in 5.2.2.1.
Jackets for Wire and Cable
5.2.2.1 For single-conductor cables for installation in under-
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light
ground ducts or direct earth burial, add 15 mils (0.38 mm) to
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
theinsulationthicknessesgiveninTable2whensuchcablesdo
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
not have a thermoplastic jacket or metallic sheath over the
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
assembly.
5.2.3 Where the thickness of the insulation is increased for
mechanical reasons or for special service conditions, determine
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
the test voltage in Table 2 by the size of the conductor and the
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
rated voltage.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published March 2017. Originally
5.3 Insulation Resistance:
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D2219 – 11. DOI:
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10.1520/D2219-17.
5.3.1 Insulated conductors in sizesAWG 26 (0.13 mm ) and
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larger shall have an insulation resistance of at least that
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
corresponding to a constant of 500 MΩ-1000 ft at 60°F
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. (15.6°C).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D2219−17
TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements
voltage specified in Table 2. Unless otherwise specified, omit
Unaged Requirements: this test if the ac
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Designation: D2219 − 11 D2219 − 17
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 60°C
1
Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2219; 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.
1.2 This insulation is recommended for use at conductor temperatures not in excess of 60°C in wet or dry locations at a
maximum voltage rating of 600 V for power and control circuits.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.4.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.
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
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
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 a time as specified in Table 1.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for physical properties prescribed in Table 1.
5. Electrical Requirements
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required. The
sequence for other testing is not specified.
5.2 AC Voltage Test—Test the insulated conductor at the ac withstand voltage as specified in Table 2. Unless otherwise specified,
omit this test if the dc withstand voltage test described in 5.4 is performed.
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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 Aug. 1, 2011March 1, 2017. Published August 2011March 2017. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
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D2219 – 02 (2007)D2219 – 11. . DOI: 10.1520/D2219-11.10.1520/D2219-17.
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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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TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements
Unaged Requirements:
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3)
Elongation at rupture, min, % 100
Aged Requirements:
After air oven test at 100± 1°C for 168 h:
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Tubular Specimens—up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm )
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 65
Buffed die-cut Specimens—sizes AWG 6 and larger
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 45
Heat shock, 121 ± 1°C no cracks
Heat distortion, 121 ± 1°C, max, % 50
Vertical flame test, after passes
five 15-s applications
Oil resistance test:
After oil immersion at 70 ± 1°C for 4 h:
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Tubular Specimens—up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm )
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 85
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 85
Buffed die-cut Specimens—sizes AWG 6 and larger
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 80
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 60
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