ASTM D4363-98(2010)

Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Jacket for Wire and Cable

ABSTRACT
This specification covers thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene (CM) compounds suitable for use as an outer covering or jacket on electrical cables. Thermoplastic jackets shall conform to the requirements for physical properties specified. The sunlight and weather resistance of the jackets shall be tested to meet the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene (CM) compounds suitable for use as an outer covering or jacket on electrical cables.
1.2 These jacket materials are suitable for use on cables which will be installed at temperatures above −35°C.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2010
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4363-98(2003) - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Jacket for Wire and Cable
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D4363-12 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Jacket for Wire and Cable
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: D4363 – 98 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Jacket for
Wire and Cable
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4363; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Definition of Term Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging, (act of), n—exposure of materials to air at a
1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic chlorinated
temperature of 121°C for 168 h and oil at 100°C for 18 h.
polyethylene (CM) compounds suitable for use as an outer
covering or jacket on electrical cables.
4. Physical Properties
1.2 These jacket materials are suitable for use on cables
4.1 Thermoplasticjacketsshallconformtotherequirements
which will be installed at temperatures above−35°C.
for physical properties specified in Table 1.
1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different
4.2 When used on single-conductor non-shielded cable
units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in
rated 2001 to 5000 V phase to phase, the jacket shall also
parentheses are for information only.
conform to the requirements for surface resistivity and U-bend
2. Referenced Documents discharge prescribed in Table 2.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Sunlight and Weather Resistance Requirements
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
5.1 If sunlight and weather resistance are required of the-
Jackets for Wire and Cable
jackets, the jackets shall conform to the requirements specified
D1499 PracticeforFilteredOpen-FlameCarbon-ArcExpo-
in Table 3.
sures of Plastics
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
6. Sampling
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light
6.1 Sample the jacket in accordance with Methods D2633.
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
7. Test Methods
3. Terminology
7.1 Test the jacket in accordance with Methods D2633.If
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this speci-
the sunlight and weather resistance test is required, perform it
fication refer to Terminology D1711.
in accordance with Practice D1499 and Practice G153.
8. Keywords
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
8.1 chlorinated polyethylene; heat distortion; oil immer-
SubcommitteeD09.18onSolidInsulations,Non-MetallicShieldingsandCoverings
sion; sunlight resistance; tensile strength; tensile stress; ther-
for Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2010. Published October 2010. Originally moplastic; weather resistance
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D4363
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