ASTM D4730-13(2020)

Standard Specification for Flooding Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

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Designation standards: ASTM D4730-13(2020)
Publication date standards: 1.8.2020
SKU: NS-1004164
The number of pages: 3
Approximate weight : 9 g (0.02 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM

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Annotation of standard text ASTM D4730-13(2020) :

This specification covers a variety of compounds used for flooding the shields and armors of telecommunications wires and cables (both electrical and fiber optic) for the purpose of preventing water and other undesirable fluids from entering or migrating along or through the cable sheath. The material may be of any chemical composition suitable for the intended purpose and should meet the requirements specified. The flooding compound shall display adhesive properties to provide adhesion between metallic sheath elements and the outer jacket materials of wire and cable. All flooding compounds manufactured in conformance to this specification shall meet the following requirements: homogeneity and foreign material.

Keywords:
adhesive, compatibility, flooding compound, moisture barrier, telecommunications wire and cable ,, ICS Number Code 33.120.10 (Coaxial cables. Waveguides)

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a variety of compounds used for flooding the shields and armors of telecommunications wires and cables (both electrical and fiber optic) for the purpose of preventing water and other undesirable fluids from entering or migrating along or through the cable sheath. (For related standards see Specifications D4731 and D4732.)

1.2 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

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D482-19	Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
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D3236-15(2021)	Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Hot Melt Adhesives and Coating Materials
D4565-20	Standard Test Methods for Physical and Environmental Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
D4568-13(2020)	Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Compatibility Between Cable Filling and Flooding Compounds and Polyolefin Wire and Cable Materials
D4731-13(2020)	Standard Specification for Hot-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
D92-18	Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
D4732-13(2020)	Standard Specification for Cool-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
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