ASTM D1047-21

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Designation: D1047 − 16 D1047 − 21
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Jacket for Wire and Cable
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1047; 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.
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1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers a durable general-purpose thermoplastic jacket made from poly(vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of
vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate suitable for a minimum installing temperature of −10°C. −10 °C.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard, except in cases where SI units are more appropriate. The values to be
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
D4329 Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus Exposure of Plastics
D6360 Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp 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:
3.1.1 For definitions pertinent to this specification, see Terminology D1711.
4. Test Applicable for Sunlight and Weather Resistant Materials
4.1 The jacket shall retain a minimum of 80 % of its unexposed tensile strength and elongation after 720 h of exposure in a dual
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, 2016March 1, 2021. Published March 2016May 2021. Originally approved in 1949. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
D1047 – 11.D1047 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/D1047-16.10.1520/D1047-21.
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D1047 − 21
carbon-arc apparatus or a Xenon arc light apparatus, a xenon arc light apparatus, or a fluorescent lamp apparatus. Prepare the
specimens in accordance with Test Methods D2633 for physical tests of insulations and jackets. Do not buff the surface that is
exposed to the light source. Perform the test in accordance with Practice D2565 for a Xenon Arcxenon arc apparatus, using Cycle
1 in Table X3.1 of Practice G155, or Practice D6360
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