HD 505.4.1 S2:1990

Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Section 1: Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Wrapping test after thermal ageing in air - Measurement of the melt flow index - Carbon black and/or mineral content measurement in PE

General information

99.60 Withdrawal effective   Dec 1, 1996

CENELEC

CLC/TC 20 Electric cables

Harmonization Document

Scope

This standard specifies the test methods to be used for testing polymeric insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables for power distribution and telecommunications including cables used on ships - This Section One of Part Four gives the methods for measurement of the resistance to environmental stress cracking for wrapping test after thermal ageing in air, for measurement of melt flow index and for measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler content, which apply to PE and PP compounds including cellular compounds and foam skin for insulation

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2006/95/EC

Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)

Harmonized/Supporting

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
HD 505.4.1 S1:1988

NOW

WITHDRAWN
HD 505.4.1 S2:1990
99.60 Withdrawal effective
Dec 1, 1996

REVISED BY

WITHDRAWN
EN 60811-4-1:1995

Relations

Adopted from IEC 60811-4-1:1985 IDENTICAL

Adopted from IEC 60811-4-1:1985/A1:1988 IDENTICAL