IEC 60455-2:2023

Resin based reactive compounds used for electrical insulation - Part 2: Methods of test

IEC 60455-2:2023 specifies methods of test to be used for testing resin based reactive compounds, their components and cured compounds used for electrical insulation. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Introduction of test methods related to IEC 60455-3-8;
b) Additional and updated test methods for resins.

Composés réactifs à base de résines utilisés comme isolants électriques - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai

L'IEC 60455-2:2023 spécifie les méthodes d'essai à utiliser pour vérifier les composés réactifs à base de résines, leurs composants et les composés durcis, utilisés pour l'isolation électrique. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2015. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) introduction des méthodes d'essai de l'IEC 60455-3-8;
b) ajout et mise à jour des méthodes d'essai pour les résines.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 26-Jul-2023
• ICS: 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism
• ICS: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general
• Technical Committee: TC 15 - Solid electrical insulating materials
• Drafting Committee: WG 7 - TC 15/WG 7
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 25-Aug-2023
• Completion Date: 27-Jul-2023

Relations

• Revises: IEC 60455-2:2015 - Resin based reactive compounds used for electrical insulation - Part 2: Methods of test
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 2
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 General notes on methods of test . 11
4.1 Preparation and conditioning. 11
4.2 Sequence of tests . 12
4.3 Test report . 12
5 Methods of test for reactive compounds and their components . 12
5.1 Flash point . 12
5.2 Density . 12
5.3 Viscosity . 12
5.4 Viscosity after storing at elevated temperature . 12
5.5 Content of volatile organic components . 13
5.6 Isothermal increase of viscosity (processing time) . 13
5.7 Shelf life . 13
5.8 Colour . 14
5.9 Softening temperature . 14
5.10 Ash content . 14
5.11 Filler content . 14
5.12 Chlorine content. 14
5.12.1 Total chlorine content of unsaturated polyesters and epoxide resins . 14
5.12.2 Inorganic chlorine content of epoxide resins and glycidyl esters . 14
5.12.3 Easily saponifiable chlorine content of epoxide resins and related
materials . 14
5.13 Tendency of crystallisation . 14
5.14 Epoxide equivalent of epoxide resins . 14
5.15 Content of isocyanate . 14
5.16 Water content (Karl Fischer method) . 15
5.17 Hydroxyl value . 15
5.17.1 Polyester resins . 15
5.17.2 Resins other than polyester . 15
5.18 Acid value of polyester resins . 15
5.19 Amount of double bonds of unsaturated polyester and acrylate resins . 15
5.20 Acid and acid-anhydride content of acid-anhydride hardeners . 15
5.21 Amine value . 15
5.22 Pot life . 15
5.22.1 General . 15
5.22.2 Resinous compounds for cable accessories . 15
5.23 Gel time . 16
5.23.1 Unsaturated polyester based compounds . 16
5.23.2 Phenolic resin based compounds . 16
5.23.3 Other compounds . 16
5.24 Exothermic temperature rise . 16
5.24.1 Unsaturated polyester based compounds . 16
5.24.2 Resinous compounds for cable accessories . 16

5.24.3 Other compounds .
5.25 Total volume shrinkage of epoxide and unsaturated polyester based
compounds . 17
5.26 Curing in presence of water . 17
5.26.1 General . 17
5.26.2 Apparatus and materials . 17
5.26.3 Pouring device . 18
5.26.4 Procedure . 18
5.26.5 Test report . 18
5.27 Determination of the degree of curing . 19
5.28 Curing in thick layer and emissions during curing . 19
5.28.1 General . 20
5.28.2 Equipment . 20
5.28.3 Test specimen . 20
5.28.4 Procedure . 20
6 Methods of test for cured reactive compounds . 21
6.1 General . 22
6.2 Test specimens . 22
6.2.1 General . 22
6.2.2 Preparation of the reactive compound . 22
6.2.3 Preparation of test specimens. 22
6.2.4 Type and number of test specimens . 22
6.3 Density . 23
6.4 Mechanical properties . 23
6.4.1 Tensile properties . 23
6.4.2 Compressive properties . 23
6.4.3 Flexural properties . 23
6.4.4 Impact strength . 23
6.4.5 Hardness . 24
6.5 Thermal properties . 24
6.5.1 Bond strength at elevated temperature . 24
6.5.2 Linear thermal expansion . 24
6.5.3 Thermal conductivity . 24
6.5.4 Glass transition . 24
6.5.5 Flammability . 24
6.5.6 Thermal shock . 25
6.5.7 Dry heat resistance of resins for cable accessories – Method of test . 25
6.5.8 Wet heat resistance of resins for cable accessories . 26
6.5.9 Loss of mass . 28
6.5.10 Temperature index . 29
6.6 Chemical properties . 29
6.6.1 Water absorption . 29
6.6.2 Effect of liquid chemicals . 29
6.6.3 Resistance to mould growth . 30
6.6.4 Water vapour permeability . 30
6.7 Electrical properties . 30
6.7.1 Effect of water immersion on volume resistivity . 30
6.7.2 Dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ) and relative permittivity . 30
6.7.3 Break down voltage and electric strength . 31

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6.7.4 Proof tracking index (PTI) . 33
6.7.5 Electrolytic corrosion . 33
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INTERNATIONALE
Resin based reactive compounds used for electrical insulation –

Part 2: Methods of test
Composés réactifs à base de résines utilisés comme isolants électriques –

Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 17.220.99, 29.035.01 ISBN 978-2-8322-7283-1

– 2 – IEC 60455-2:2023 © IEC 2023
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 General notes on methods of test . 11
4.1 Preparation and conditioning. 11
4.2 Sequence of tests . 12
4.3 Test report . 12
5 Methods of test for reactive compounds and their components . 12
5.1 Flash point . 12
5.2 Density . 12
5.3 Viscosity . 12
5.4 Viscosity after storing at elevated temperature . 12
5.5 Content of volatile organic components . 13
5.6 Isothermal increase of viscosity (processing time) . 13
5.7 Shelf life . 13
5.8 Colour . 13
5.9 Softening temperature . 14
5.10 Ash content . 14
5.11 Filler content . 14
5.12 Chlorine content. 14
5.12.1 Total chlorine content of unsaturated polyesters and epoxide resins . 14
5.12.2 Inorganic chlorine content of epoxide resins and glycidyl esters . 14
5.12.3 Easily saponifiable chlorine content of epoxide resins and related
materials . 14
5.13 Tendency of crystallisation . 14
5.14 Epoxide equivalent of epoxide resins . 14
5.15 Content of isocyanate . 14
5.16 Water content (Karl Fischer method) . 14
5.17 Hydroxyl value . 15
5.17.1 Polyester resins . 15
5.17.2 Resins other than polyester . 15
5.18 Acid value of polyester resins . 15
5.19 Amount of double bonds of unsaturated polyester and acrylate resins . 15
5.20 Acid and acid-anhydride content of acid-anhydride hardeners . 15
5.21 Amine value . 15
5.22 Pot life . 15
5.22.1 General . 15
5.22.2 Resinous compounds for cable accessories . 15
5.23 Gel time . 16
5.23.1 Unsaturated polyester based compounds . 16
5.23.2 Phenolic resin based compounds . 16
5.23.3 Other compounds . 16
5.24 Exothermic temperature rise . 16
5.24.1 Unsaturated polyester based compounds . 16
5.24.2 Resinous compounds for cable accessories . 16

5.25 Total volume shrinkage of epoxide and unsaturated polyester based
compounds . 17
5.26 Curing in presence of water . 17
5.26.1 General . 17
5.26.2 Apparatus and materials . 17
5.26.3 Pouring device . 17
5.26.4 Procedure . 17
5.26.5 Test report . 18
5.27 Determination of the degree of curing . 19
5.28 Curing in thick layer and emissions during curing . 19
5.28.1 General . 19
5.28.2 Equipment . 20
5.28.3 Test specimen . 20
5.28.4 Procedure . 20
6 Methods of test for cured reactive compounds . 21
6.1 General . 21
6.2 Test specimens . 21
6.2.1 General . 21
6.2.2 Preparation of the reactive compound . 21
6.2.3 Preparation of test specimens. 22
6.2.4 Type and number of test specimens . 22
6.3 Density . 22
6.4 Mechanical properties . 22
6.4.1 Tensile properties . 22
6.4.2 Compressive properties . 22
6.4.3 Flexural properties . 23
6.4.4 Impact strength . 23
6.4.5 Hardness .
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