ASTM D876-00 - 10.4.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the testing of general-purpose (Grade A), low-temperature (Grade B), and high-temperature (Grade C) nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing, or its copolymers with other materials, for use as electrical insulation. For the purpose of these test methods nonrigid tubing shall be tubing having an initial elongation in excess of 100% at break.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except temperature, which shall be stated in degrees Celsius. Values in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The procedures appear in the following sections:

ASTM Reference Procedure Section Standard Brittleness Temperature 43 to 45 D 746 Corrosion Tests 74 to 85 D 1000 Dielectric Breakdown Voltage at High Humidity 65 to 73 E 104 Dielectric Breakdown Voltage 58 to 64 D 149 Dimensional Tests 8 to 14 D 374 Effect of Elevated Temperatures 25 to 36 D 412 Flammability Test 15 to 21 Oil Resistance Test 35 to 42 D 471 Penetration Test 46 to 51 Sampling 6 Strain Relief Test 68 to 73 Tension Test 22 to 24 D 412 Test Conditions 7 Volume Resistivity 52 to 57 D 257

1.4 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 3.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D149-25

Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies

E176-24a

Standard Terminology of Fire Standards (Includes all amendments and changes 12/9/2024).

E104-20a

Standard Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions (Includes all amendments and changes 12/21/2020).

D5032-19

Standard Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Glycerin Solutions

D1711-25a

Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation (Includes all amendments and changes 12/12/2025).

D1000-24

Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications

D746-24

Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact

D471-16a(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2021).

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D257-14(2021)e1

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

D374-99

Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation

60684–2

Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 2, Methods of test Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.