ASTM D2770-93
Standard Specification for Ozone-Resisting Ethylene-Propylene Rubber Integral Insulation and Jacket for Wire and Cable

Standard No.

ASTM D2770-93

Release Date

1993

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced 2001-01

Replace By

ASTM D2770-01

Latest

ASTM D2770-01

Scope

1.1 This specification covers a weather- and ozoneresisting vulcanized rubber integral insulation and jacket compound for electrical wires and cables. The rubber polymer shall consist substantially of ethylenepropylene copolymer (EPM) or of ethylenepropylene terpolymer (EPDM).

1.2 This type insulation is considered suitable for use on wire or cable which will be used for continuous operation at conductor temperatures up to 90176C in dry locations and 75176C in wet locations, and at operating voltages not exceeding 2000 V.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units, except for temperature, are regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

ASTM D2770-93 history

• 2001 ASTM D2770-01 Standard Specification for Ozone-Resisting Ethylene-Propylene Rubber Integral Insulation and Jacket for Wire and Cable
• 1993 ASTM D2770-93 Standard Specification for Ozone-Resisting Ethylene-Propylene Rubber Integral Insulation and Jacket for Wire and Cable