ASTM D4730-02 - 10.9.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a variety of compounds used for flooding the shields and armors of telecommunications wires and cables (both electrical and fiber optic) for the purpose of preventing water and other undesirable fluids from entering or migrating along or through the cable sheath. (For related standards see Specifications D4731 and D4732.)

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6-95(2000)e1

Standard Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic Compounds

D482-25

Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products

D1321-24a

Standard Test Method for Needle Penetration of Petroleum Waxes (Includes all amendments and changes 1/15/2025).

D3236-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Hot Melt Adhesives and Coating Materials

D4565-20

Standard Test Methods for Physical and Environmental Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

D4568-13(2020)

Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds and Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials

D4731-13(2020)

Standard Specification for Hot-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

D92-24

Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

D4732-13(2020)

Standard Specification for Cool-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

E28-18(2022)

Standard Test Methods for Softening Point of Resins Derived from Pine Chemicals and Hydrocarbons, by Ring-and-Ball Apparatus