ASTM D4363-12

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 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2011
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials
• Drafting Committee: D09.07 - Electrical Insulating Materials

Relations

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

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4363 −12
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Jacket for
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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. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this speci-
1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic chlorinated
fication refer to Terminology D1711.
polyethylene (CM) compounds suitable for use as an outer
covering or jacket on electrical cables.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging, (act of), n—exposure of materials to air at a
1.2 These jacket materials are suitable for use on cables
temperature of 121°C for 168 h and oil at 100°C for 18 h.
which will be installed at temperatures above−35°C.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4. Physical Properties
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 Thermoplasticjacketsshallconformtotherequirements
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
for physical properties specified in Table 1.
and are not considered standard.
4.2 When used on single-conductor non-shielded cable
rated 2001 to 5000 V phase to phase, the jacket shall also
2. Referenced Documents
conform to the requirements for surface resistivity and U-bend
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
discharge prescribed in Table 2.
D2633Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
5. Sunlight and Weather Resistance Requirements
Jackets for Wire and Cable
5.1 If sunlight and weather resistance are required of
D1499Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-
thejackets, the jackets shall conform to the requirements
sures of Plastics
specified in Table 3.
D1711Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
G153Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light
6. Sampling
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
6.1 Sample the jacket in accordance with Methods D2633.
7. Test Methods
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
7.1 Test the jacket in accordance with Methods D2633.If
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
the sunlight and weather resistance test is required, perform it
Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
in accordance with Practice D1499 and Practice G153.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012. Published February 2012. Originally
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D4363–98(2010).
8. Keywords
DOI: 10.1520/D4363-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
8.1 chlorinated polyethylene; heat distortion; oil immer-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. F
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An American National Standard
Designation:D4363– 98 (Reapproved 2010) Designation: D4363 – 12
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Jacket for
1
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
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.
1.3Whenever 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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
D1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this specification refer to Terminology D1711.
3.2 Definition of Term Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging, (act of), n—exposure of materials to air at a temperature of 121°C for 168 h and oil at 100°C for 18 h.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 Thermoplastic jackets shall conform to the requirements for physical properties specified in Table 1.
4.2 When used on single-conductor non-shielded cable rated 2001 to 5000 V phase to phase, the jacket shall also conform to
the requirements for surface resistivity and U-bend discharge prescribed in Table 2.
5. Sunlight and Weather Resistance Requirements
5.1 Ifsunlightandweatherresistancearerequiredofthejackets,thejacketsshallconformtotherequirementsspecifiedinTable
3.
6. Sampling
6.1 Sample the jacket in accordance with Methods D2633.
7. Test Methods
7.1 Test the jacket in accordance with Methods D2633. If the sunlight and weather resistance test is required, perform it in
accordance with Practice D1499 and Practice G153.
8. Keywords
8.1 chlorinated polyethylene; heat distortion; oil immersion; sunlight resistance; tensile strength; tensile stress; thermoplastic;
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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