ASTM F1742-03(2020) - 1.1.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of Poly Vinyl Chloride insulating sheeting for use as a covering for protection of workers.

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the test method portion, Sections 17 – 19, of this specification: 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 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

D149-20

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

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D570-22

Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

D747-10

Standard Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam (Withdrawn 2019)

D1004-21

Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D1048-24

Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets

D1746-23

Standard Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting

ANSI C84.1

Voltage Ratings for Electric Power Systems and Equipment (60 Hz)

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness