ASTM D4568-13(2020)
Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds and Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials

Standard No.

ASTM D4568-13(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D4568-13(2020)

Scope

1.1 These test methods evaluate the compatibility between cable filling or cable flooding compounds, or both, and polyolefin materials used in the manufacture of wire and cable that are usually in intimate contact with the filler or floodant, or both. 1.2 These test methods are useful to ensure compatibility and to verify that new formulations of filling or flooding compounds will have no deleterious effect upon the other polyolefin materials being used or, conversely, use these methods to ensure that other polyolefin wire and cable materials are evaluated for possible use not degraded by contact with fillers or floodants already in use. 1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 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. 1.5 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 D4568-13(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1711 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D1928 Standard Practice for Preparation of Compression-Molded Polyethylene Test Sheets and Test Specimens
• ASTM D2633 Standard Methods of Testing Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
• ASTM D4730 Standard Specification for Flooding Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
• ASTM D4731 Standard Specification for Hot-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
• ASTM D4732 Standard Specification for Cool-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
• ASTM D5423 Standard Specification for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of Electrical Insulation

ASTM D4568-13(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM D4568-13(2020) Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds and Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials
• 2013 ASTM D4568-13 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds And Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials
• 1999 ASTM D4568-99(2009) Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds And Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials
• 1999 ASTM D4568-99(2004)e1 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds And Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials
• 1999 ASTM D4568-99 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling And Flooding Compounds And Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials
• 1986 ASTM D4568-86 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds and Polyolefin Cable Materials