ASTM D4732-13(2020) - 1.8.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a variety of compounds used for filling the air spaces in telecommunications wires and cables (both electrical and fiber optic) for the purpose of preventing water and other undesirable fluids from entering or migrating through the cable structure. (For related standards see Specifications D4730 and D4731.)

1.2 A cool-application compound is a material that has sufficiently low viscosity that it does not require heating.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1264-18e1

Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Washout Characteristics of Lubricating Greases (Includes all amendments and changes 2/7/2020).

D1500-12(2017)

Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale)

D972-22

Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases and Oils

D1742-20

Standard Test Method for Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease During Storage

D1743-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Corrosion Preventive Properties of Lubricating Greases

D6-95(2000)e1

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

D88-07

Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity

D92-18

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

D97-17b(2022)

Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products (Includes all amendments and changes 11/29/2022).

D127-19

Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum

D150-22

Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation

D217-21a

Standard Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease (Includes all amendments and changes 12/20/2021).

D257-14(2021)e1

Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2021).

D445-23

Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

D566-20

Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease (Withdrawn 2023)

D938-12(2017)

Standard Test Method for Congealing Point of Petroleum Waxes, Including Petrolatum

D942-23a

Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases by the Oxygen Pressure Vessel Method (Includes all amendments and changes 12/22/2023).

D2161-20

Standard Practice for Conversion of Kinematic Viscosity to Saybolt Universal Viscosity or to Saybolt Furol Viscosity

D3895-19

Standard Test Method for Oxidative-Induction Time of Polyolefins by Differential Scanning Calorimetry

D3954-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Waxes

D4565-20

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

D4731-13(2020)

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

D4872-14(2020)

Standard Test Method for Dielectric Testing of Wire and Cable Filling Compounds

D4730-13(2020)

Standard Specification for Flooding Compounds 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