Standard Test Method for Comparative Tracking Index of Electrical Insulating Materials

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English

Published date

02-02-2022

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method evaluates in a short period of time the low-voltage (up to 600 V) track resistance or comparative tracking index (CTI) of materials in the presence of aqueous contaminants.

1.2The values stated in metric (SI) units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents of the metric units are approximate.

1.3This test method is technically equivalent to the version of IEC Publication 112 cited in 2.2. However, the 2007 version of IEC 60112 Fourth Edition yields numerical CTI values that are very likely to differ significantly from this test method.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 09
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	6
ProductNote	ε1NOTE—Subsections7.1.1,7.1.2, and9.4were corrected editorially in January 2022.
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
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