ASTM D6096-11

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90<span class='unicode'>&#x00B0;</span>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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2011
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6096-07 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90 &#176;C Operation
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D6096 −11
StandardSpecification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90°C
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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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this
poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and
specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
vinyl acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
conductor temperatures not in excess of 90°C.
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at
1.2 Depending on the thickness of the insulation, the maxi-
a temperature and for an interval of time as required in Table
mum voltage used, and whether the location is wet or dry, this
1.
insulation is acceptable for use in 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet
or dry) power and control circuits.
4. Physical Properties
1.3 This insulation has potential low-temperature installa-
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for
tion limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recom-
physical properties prescribed in Table 1. (See Table 2 for
mendations for installation.
optional oil resistance requirements.)
1.4 In many instances, the insulation material cannot be
tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable. 5. Electrical Requirements
Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc
specification solely to determine the relevant property of the
voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required.
insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed
The sequence for other testing is not specified.
cable.
5.2 AC Voltage Test— Test the insulated conductor at the ac
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
withstand voltage as specified in Table 3. Unless otherwise
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
specified, omit this test if the dc withstand voltage test
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
described in 5.4 is performed.
and are not considered standard.
5.2.1 For cables or conditions of service where mechanical
1.5.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are
stresses govern, such as in submarine cables or long vertical
described in degrees Celsius only.
risers, it is possible that the minimum conductor sizes in Table
3 are not strong enough.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2.2 The thicknesses given in Table 3 apply to aerial cables
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
andtosingleconductorsinstalledinconduitsabovegroundand
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
to the individual conductors of all multiple-conductor cables
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
having a common jacket, metallic sheath, or protective cover-
Jackets for Wire and Cable
ing over the assembly, excerpt as shown in 5.2.2.1.
5.2.2.1 For single-conductor cables for installation in under-
groundductsordirectearthburialandforallsubmarinecables,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM CommitteeD09 on
add 15 mil (0.38 mm) to the insulation thicknesses given in
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Table 3, when such cables do not have a thermoplastic jacket
Subcommittee D09.18 on Solid Insulations, Non-Metallic Shieldings and Coverings
for Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables. or metallic sheath over the assembly.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published August 2011. Originally
5.2.3 Where the thickness of the insulation is increased for
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6096–07. DOI:
mechanical reasons or for special service conditions, determine
10.1520/D6096-11.
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the test voltage in Table 3 by the size of the conductor and the
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
rated voltage.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.3 Insulation Resistance:
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements for Insulation
5.5 Accelerated Water Absorption —The insulation shall
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An American National Standard
Designation:D6096–07 Designation: D6096 – 11
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*
1.1 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.
1.2Depending 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.
1.3This insulation has potential low-temperature installation limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations
for installation.
1.4Whenever 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.
1.5In 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.
1.2 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 recommenda-
tions for installation.
1.4 Inmanyinstances,theinsulationmaterialcannotbetestedunlessithasbeenformedaroundaconductororcable.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.
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
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: 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.)
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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
D09.18 on Solid Insulations, Non-Metallic Shieldings and Coverings for Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables.
Current edition approved Oct.Aug. 1, 2007.2011. Published October 2007.August 2011. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20022007 as
D6096–02.D6096–07. DOI: 10.1520/D6096-07.10.1520/D6096-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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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) After oil immersion at 75 6 10°C for 60 days:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 65
Elon
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