EN 60811-4-1:2004

EN 60811-4-1:2004 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 4-1: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Measurement of the melt flow index - Carbon black and/or mineral filler content measurement in polyethylene by direct combustion - Measurement of carbon black content by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) - Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope". This standard covers: Specifies the test methods to be used for testing polymeric insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical fibre cables for power distribution and telecommunications, including cables used on ships and in offshore applications. These test methods apply specifically to PE and PP compounds, including cellular compounds and foam skin for insulation. The principal changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below: a) the wrapping test after thermal ageing in air is deleted from this part of EN 60811. It is now given only in EN 60811-4-2; b) a thermogravimetric method is added for determination of carbon black content; c) a method is introduced for assessment of carbon black dispersion.

Specifies the test methods to be used for testing polymeric insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical fibre cables for power distribution and telecommunications, including cables used on ships and in offshore applications. These test methods apply specifically to PE and PP compounds, including cellular compounds and foam skin for insulation. The principal changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below: a) the wrapping test after thermal ageing in air is deleted from this part of EN 60811. It is now given only in EN 60811-4-2; b) a thermogravimetric method is added for determination of carbon black content; c) a method is introduced for assessment of carbon black dispersion.

EN 60811-4-1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials; 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 60811-4-1:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60811-4-1:1995, EN 60811-607:2012, EN 60811-406:2012, EN 60811-605:2012, EN 60811-511:2012, EN 60811-100:2012, ISO 18553:2002, EN 13059:2002+A1:2008, EN 60811-1-3:1995, EN 12325-1:1998, EN 14268:2005, EN 15632-1:2009+A1:2014, EN 15632-1:2009, EN 60708:2005, HD 605 S2:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 60811-4-1:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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