1.1These test methods cover the testing of heat-shrinkable tubing used for electrical insulation. Materials used include poly(vinyl chloride), polyolefins, fluorocarbon polymers, silicone rubber, and other plastic or elastomeric compounds.
1.2These test methods appear in the following sections:
| Procedure | Section(s) | Test
Method(s) |
| Adhesive Peel Strength | 94 – 100 | |
| Brittleness Temperature | 40 | D746 |
| Color | 55 and 56 | D1535 |
| Color Stability | 57 – 62 | D1535 |
| Conditioning | 7 | D618 |
| Copper Stability | 89 | |
| Corrosion Testing | 85 – 91 | |
| Dielectric Breakdown | 20 – 25 | D149 |
| Dimensions | 8 – 13 | D876 |
| Flammability | 68 | D8355
(Methods A, C, or D) |
| Fluid Resistance | 63 – 67 | |
| Fungus Resistance | 100 – 104 | |
| Heat Resistance | 49 – 54 | |
| Heat Shock | 26 – 30 | |
| Low-temperature Properties | 36 – 43 | |
| Restricted Shrinkage | 14 – 19 | |
| Selection of Test Specimens | 6 | |
| Secant Modulus | 77 – 80 | D882 |
| Storage Life | 31 – 35 | |
| Specific Gravity | 69 and 70 | D792 |
| Stress Modulus | 81 – 84 | D412 |
| Tensile Strength and Ultimate Elongation | 44 – 48 | D412 |
| Thermal Endurance | 92 and 93 | |
| Volume Resistivity | 71 – 74 | D257 |
| Water Absorption | 75 and 76 | D570 |
| Melting Point | 100 – 104 | D3418 |
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, except for temperature, which shall be expressed in degrees Celsius. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4This 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 5 and for fire test safety caveats see Test Methods D8355.
Note 1:These test methods are similar, but not identical to, those in IEC 60684-2 (see also Note 9).
1.5This 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.