BS EN 50363-7:2005

Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables. Halogen-free, thermoplastic insulating compounds | Status: Current, Confirmed

1 Scope This part of EN 50363 specifies the requirements for the physical properties of the harmonised halogen-free thermoplastic insulating compounds given in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in EN 60811 series, EN 50267‑2 (series), EN 60684‑2 and EN 50396.

NOTE 1 Requirements for smoke emission, which are based on tests on cables and not individual materials, are given in the relevant cable standard.

NOTE 2 This part of EN 50363 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50363‑0.

Table 1 — Types of halogen-free thermoplastic insulating compounds Type Maximum material operating temperature °C General application TI 6 70 Ordinary duty for flexible cables TI 7 70 General purpose