ASTM D2219-02

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

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 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are standard, while those in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Mar-2002
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2219-97 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 60&#176C Operation
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM D2219-02(2007)e1 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 60 °C Operation
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F855-23 - Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D8354-21 - Standard Test Method for Flammability of Electrical Insulating Materials Intended for Wires or Cables When Burning in a Vertical Configuration
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: D 2219 – 02
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 D 2219; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope Jackets for Wire and Cable
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of
3. Terminology
poly(vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and
3.1 Definitions:
vinyl acetate.
3.1.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthisspecification,refer
1.2 This insulation is recommended for use at conductor
to Terminology D 1711.
temperatures not in excess of 60°C in wet or dry locations at a
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
maximum voltage rating of 600 V for power and control
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at
circuits.
a temperature and a time as specified in Table 1.
1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different
units, the values in the first set are standard, while those in
4. Physical Properties
parentheses are for information only.
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for
1.4 In many instances the insulation material cannot be
physical properties prescribed in Table 1.
tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable.
Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this
5. Electrical Requirements
specification solely to determine the relevant property of the
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc
insulation material and not to test the conductor or completed
voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required.
cable.
The sequence for other testing is not specified.
5.2 AC Voltage Test—Test the insulated conductor at the ac
2. Referenced Documents
withstand voltage as specified in Table 2. This test may be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 omitted if the dc withstand voltage test described in 5.4 is
D 1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
performed.
D 2633 Methods of Testing Thermoplastic Insulations and
5.3 Insulation Resistance:
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5.3.1 InsulatedconductorsinsizesAWG26(0.13mm )and
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larger shall have an insulation resistance of at least that
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
corresponding to a constant of 500 MV-1000 ft at 60°F
SubcommitteeD09.18onSolidInsulations,Non-metallicShieldings,andCoverings
(15.6°C).
for Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables.
Current edition approved March 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as D 2219 – 63T. Last previous edition D 2219 – 97.
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D 2219
TABLE 2 Conductor Sizes, Insulation Thicknesses, and Test TABLE 3 Accelerated Water Absorption Requirements
Voltages for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)-Insulated Control and Power
Electrical method 60 Hz at 50 6 1°C:
Cables
Permittivity after 24 h, max 10.0
Increase in capacitance, max, %:
NOTE 1—For cables or conditions of service where mechanical stresses
1 to 14 days 10.0
govern, such as in long vertical risers, these minimum conductor sizes
7 to 14 days 5.0
may not be strong enough.
NOTE 2—The thicknesses given in Table 2 apply to aerial cables and to
single conductors installed in conduits above ground and to the individual
conductors of all multiple-conductor cables having a common jacket
5.6 Dielectric Strength Retention— The insulation shall be
metallic sheath or protective covering over the assembly, with the
capable of meeting a dielectric strength retention of at least
following exceptions: For single-conductor cables for installation in
50 % of the original dielectric strength when tested at a
underground ducts or direct earth burial add 15 mils (0.38 mm) to the
temperature of 50 6 1°C.
insulation thicknesses given in Table 2 when such cables do not have a
thermoplastic jacket or metallic sheath over the assembly.
6. Thickness of Insulation
NOTE 3—Where the thickness of the insulation is increased for me-
chanical reasons or for special service conditions, determine the test
6.1 The average thickness of the insulation shall be at least
voltage by the size of the conductor and the rated voltage.
that prescribed in Table 2. The minimum thickness shall be at
Power and Control Cable:
Rated Circuit
least 90 % of the thickness prescribed in Ta
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