ASTM_D_4313_-_22.pdf

Designation:D431322Standard Specification forGeneral-Purpose,Heavy-Duty,and Extra-Heavy-DutyCrosslinked Chlorinated Polyethylene(CPE)Jackets ForWire and Cable1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4313;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers crosslinked chlorinated poly-ethylene(CPE)compounds suitable for use as outer coveringsor jackets on electrical cables for general-purpose,heavy-duty,and extra-heavy-duty service.1.2 These jacket materials are not recommended for use oncables which are to be installed at a temperature lessthan 25 C.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D470 Test Methods for Crosslinked Insulations and Jacketsfor Wire and CableD1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-sures of PlasticsD1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical InsulationG153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc LightApparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification referto Terminology D1711.3.1.2 aging(act of),nexposure of material to air or oil ata temperature and time as specified in the relevant materialspecification for that material.4.Physical Properties4.1 Crosslinked jackets shall conform to the requirementsfor physical properties specified in Table 1.4.2 Tensile Strength and Percent Elongation at Rupture:4.2.1 The test is conducted in accordance with Test MethodsD470.The requirements for tensile strength and elongation aregiven in Table 1 of this Specification.4.3 Tensile Strength and Percent Elongation at RuptureAfter Oil Immersion:4.3.1 Fluid as specified in the product Standard shall beused.4.3.2 The test is conducted in accordance with Test MethodsD470.The requirements for tensile strength and elongation aregiven in Table 1 of this Specification.5.Sunlight and Weather Resistance Requirements5.1 Test the jacket in accordance with Test Methods D470.If sunlight and weather resistance are required of the cross-linked jackets,the jackets shall conform to the requirementsspecified in Table 2.6.Sampling6.1 Sample the jacket in accordance with Test MethodsD470.7.Test Methods7.1 Test the jacket in accordance with Test Methods D470.If the sunlight and weather resistance test is required,performit in accordance with Practices D1499 and G153.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 onElectrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.Current edition approved May 1,2022.Published June 2022.Originallyapproved in 1987.Last previous edition approved in 2021 as D4313 21.DOI:10.1520/D4313-22.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.18.Keywords8.1 chlorinated polyethylene(CPE);crosslinked;oil immer-sion;sunlight resistance;tear;tensile strength;tensile stress;tension test;weather resistanceSUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee D09 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue(D4313 21)that may impact the use of this standard.(Approved May 1,2022.)(1)Added 3.1.1 and 3.1.2.(2)Deleted 3.2.Committee D09 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue(D4313 17)that may impact the use of this standard.(Approved July 1,2021.)(1)Changed abbreviation of chlorinated polyethylene“CM”to“CPE”in title and throughout the body of this specification.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mention