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ASTM D 876 : 2021

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Standard Test Methods for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for Electrical Insulation
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English

Published date

15-02-2021

1.1These test methods cover the testing of general-purpose (Grade A), low-temperature (Grade B), and high-temperature (Grade C)2 nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing, or its copolymers with other materials, for use as electrical insulation. For the purpose of these test methods nonrigid tubing shall be tubing having an initial elongation in excess of 100 % at break.

Note 1:These test methods are similar but not identical to those in IEC 60684–2.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, except for temperature, which shall be expressed in degrees Celsius. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3The procedures appear in the following sections:


Procedure


Section

ASTM Reference Standard

Brittleness Temperature

37 – 39

D746

Corrosion Tests

68 – 79

D1000

Dielectric Breakdown Voltage at High Humidity

59 – 67

E104

Dielectric Breakdown Voltage

52 – 58

D149

Dimensional Tests

8 – 14

D374

Effect of Elevated Temperatures

19 – 30

D412

Flammability Test

D8355,

Test Method A

Oil Resistance Test

29 – 36

D471

Penetration Test

40 – 45

Sampling

6

Strain Relief Test

62 – 67

Tension Test

16 – 18

D412

Test Conditions

7

Volume Resistivity

46 – 51

D257

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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 5.

1.5For fire test caveats, see Test Methods D8355.

1.6This 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
12
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 8355 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulating Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
ASTM D 5025 : 2020 : REV A Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
ASTM D 350 : 2021 Standard Test Methods for Flexible Treated Sleeving Used for Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 2671 : 2013 Standard Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use
ASTM D 3006 : 2010 : R2017 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape (Withdrawn 2022)
ASTM D 922 : 2018 Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing
ASTM D 1675 : 2018 Standard Test Methods for Polytetrafluoroethylene Tubing

ASTM D 471 : 2016 : REV A Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
ASTM D 257 : 2014 Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
ASTM D 1711 : 2011 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
ASTM E 176 : 2021 : REV A : EDT 1 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM E 176 : 2018 : REV A : EDT 1 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM D 412 : 2016 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM E 176 : 2024 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM D 8355 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulating Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
ASTM D 471 : 2016 : REV A : R2021 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
ASTM D 412 : 2016 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM E 176 : 2021 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM D 8355 : 2021 Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulating Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
ASTM E 176 : 2018 : REV A : EDT 2 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM D 1711 : 2024 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 1711 : 2022 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 1711 : 2020 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 412 : 2016 : R2021 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM E 176 : 2021 : REV A Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM D 257 : 2014 : R2021 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials

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