ASTM D2305-18
Standard Test Methods for Polymeric Films Used for Electrical Insulation

Standard No.

ASTM D2305-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D2305-18

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the testing of homogeneous organic polymer films not over 2.4 mm (95 mils) thick that are to be used for electrical insulation. 1.2 These test methods are not necessarily applicable to testing films in combinations with a coating, another film, or with other types of substrate, such as fabrics or papers. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only. 1.4 The procedures appear in the following sections: Procedure Sections Conditioning 6 and 7 Dielectric Breakdown Voltage & Dielectric Strength 21 to 26 Extractables 65 to 70 Heat-Seal Strength 59 to 64 Permittivity and Dissipation Factor 42 to 47 Resistance Method for Measuring the Tendency to Corrode Metals 38 to 41 Sampling 5 Shrinkage 48 to 53 Strain Relief 13 to 20 Surface Resistivity 27 to 31 Tensile Properties 12 Thickness 8 to 11 Volume Resistivity 32 to 37 Water Absorption 53 to 58 1.5 This 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. NOTE 1—These test methods are similar to IEC 60674–2. 1.6 This 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.

ASTM D2305-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1000 Standard Test Method for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
• ASTM D150 Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D1531 Standard Test Methods for Relative Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) and Dissipation Factor by Fluid Displacement Procedures
• ASTM D1676 Standard Test Methods for Film-Insulated Magnet Wire
• ASTM D1711 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D257 Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
• ASTM D374 Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D5032 Standard Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Glycerin Solutions
• ASTM D570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics
• ASTM D6054 Standard Practice for Conditioning Electrical Insulating Materials for Testing
• ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D2305-18 history

• 2018 ASTM D2305-18 Standard Test Methods for Polymeric Films Used for Electrical Insulation
• 2010 ASTM D2305-10 Standard Test Methods for Polymeric Films Used for Electrical Insulation
• 2002 ASTM D2305-02 Standard Test Methods for Polymeric Films Used for Electrical Insulation
• 2002 ASTM D2305-99 Standard Test Methods for Polymeric Films Used for Electrical Insulation