ASTM D2219-21

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Designation: D2219 − 17 D2219 − 21
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable,
60°C60 °C Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2219; 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.
1.2 This insulation is recommended for use at conductor temperatures not in excess of 60°C 60 °C in wet or dry locations at a
maximum voltage rating of 600 V for power and control circuits.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.4.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.
1.5 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
D2633D8354 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and CableMethod for Flammability of Electrical
Insulating Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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 March 1, 2017Jan. 1, 2021. Published March 2017February 2021. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as
D2219 – 11.D2219 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D2219-17.10.1520/D2219-21.
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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 a time as specified in Table 1.
TABLE 1 Physical Properties Requirements
Unaged Requirements:
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3)
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3)
Elongation at rupture, min, % 100
Elongation at rupture, min, % 100
Aged Requirements:
After air oven test at 100± 1°C for 168 h:
After Air Oven Test at 100 ± 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, % of unaged value 65
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 65
Buffed die-cut Specimens—sizes AWG 6 and larger
Buffed Die-cut Specimens—sizes AWG 6 and larger
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 65
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 65
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 45
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 45
Heat shock, 121 ± 1°C no cracks
Heat Shock, 121 ± 1 °C no cracks
Heat distortion, 121 ± 1°C, max, % 50
Heat Distortion, 121 ± 1 °C, max, % 50
Vertical flame test, after passes
Vertical Flame test, after passes
five 15-s applications
Five 15-s applications in accordance with
Test Method D8354
Oil resistance test:
Oil Resistance Test:
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, % of unaged value 85
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 85
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 85
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 85
Buffed die-cut Specimens—sizes AWG 6 and larger
Buffed Sie-cut Specimens—Sizes AWG 6 and larger
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 80
Tensile strength, min, % of unaged value 80
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 60
Elongation, min, % of unaged value 60
Cold bend test, -10 ± 1°C for 1 h no cracks
Cold Bend Test, –10 ± 1 °C for 1 h no cracks
4. Physical Properties
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for physical properties prescribed in Table 1. In terms of this specification,
the act of aging is the response of materials to their exposure to air or oil at a temperature and a time as specified in Table 1. The
vertical flame test shall be conducted in accordance with Test Method D8354.
5. Electrical Requirements
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required. The
sequence for other testing is not specified.
5.2 AC Voltage Test—Test the insulated conductor at the ac withstand voltage as specified in Table 2. Unless otherwise specified,
omit this test if the dc withstand voltage test described in 5.4 is performed.
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5.2.1 For cables or conditions of service where mechanical stresses govern, such as in vertical risers, it is possible that the
minimum conductor sizes in Table 2 are not strong enough.
5.2.2 The thicknesses given in Table 2 apply to aerial cables and to single conductors installed in conduits above ground and to
the individual conductors of all multiple-conductor c
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