IEC 60811-4-1:1985 ED1

Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Section One - Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Wrapping test after thermal ageing in air - Measurement of the melt flow index

Scope

Specifies the test methods to be used for testing polymeric
insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables for power
distribution and telecommunications including cables used on ships.

Gives the methods for measurements of the resistance to
environmental stress cracking, for wrapping test after thermal
ageing in air, for measurement of melt flow index and for
measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler content, which
apply to PE and PP coumpounds, including cellular compounds and
foam skin for insulation.

The contents of the corrigendum of May 1986 have been included in this copy.