ASTM D6096-21

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Designation: D6096 − 11 (Reapproved 2016) D6096 − 21
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable,
90°C90 °C Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6096; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl
acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at conductor temperatures not in excess of 90°C.90 °C.
1.2 Depending on the thickness of the insulation, the maximum voltage used, and whether the location is wet or dry, this insulation
is acceptable for use in 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet or dry) power and control circuits.
1.3 This insulation has potential low-temperature installation limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations
for installation.
1.4 In many instances, the insulation material cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable. Therefore,
tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this specification solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation material
and not to test the conductor or completed cable.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016Jan. 1, 2021. Published February 2016February 2021. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
D6096 – 11.D6096 – 11 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/D6096-11R16.10.1520/D6096-21.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at a temperature and for an interval of time as required in Table 1.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for physical properties prescribed in Table 1. (See Table 2 for optional oil
resistance requirements.)
TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements for Insulation
Unaged requirements:
Tensile strength, 2000 (13.8)
min, psi (MPa)
Tensile strength,2000 (13.8)
min, psi (MPa)
Elongation at 150
rupture, min, %
Elongation at150
rupture, min, %
Aged requirements:
After air oven
test at 136 ± 1°C
for 168 h:
After air oven
test at 136 ± 1
°C for 168 h:
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm )
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm ):
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value:
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value
Buffed die-cut Specimens - sizes AWG 6 and larger
Buffed die-cut Specimens, sizes AWG 6 and larger:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value:
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged value
Heat shock, 121 ± 1°C no cracks
Heat shock, 121 ± 1 °C no cracks
Heat distortion, 121± 1°C, max, percent decrease 25
Heat deformation, 121± 1 °C, max, percent decrease 25
Vertical flame test, after five 15-s applications: passes
Vertical flame test, af passes
Oil resistance:
After oil immersion at 70 ± 1°C for 4 h:
After oil immersion at 70 ± 1 °C for 4 h:
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm )
Tubular Specimens - up to size AWG 6 (13.3 mm )
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value
Buffed die-cut Specimens - sizes AWG 6 and larger
Buffed die-cut Specimens sizes AWG 6 and larger
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value
Cold bend test, –30 ± 1°C for 1 h no cracks
Cold bend test, –30 ± 1 °C for 1 h no cracks
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TABLE 2 Optional Resistance Requirements
Oil Resistant
Rating
60°C (140°F) After oil immersion at 100 ± 1°C for 96 h: 50
60 °C (140 °F) After oil immersion at 100 ± 1 °C for 96 h: 50
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value 50
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 50
75°C (167°F) After oil immersion at 75 ± 10°C for 60 days:
75 °C (167 °F) After oil immersion at 75 ± 10 °C for 60 days:
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 65
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 65
TABLE 3 Conductor Sizes, Insulation Th
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