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भारतीय मानक IS 17048 : 2018

Indian Standard
1 100 वोल्ट की और तक की कार्यकारिता

वोल्टता के लिए हैलोजन मुक्त
ज्वाला रोधी के बल — विशिष्टि
Halogen Free Flame Retardant

(HFFR) Cables for Working
Voltages up to and including
1 100 Volts — Specification
ICS 29.060.20
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Power Cable Sectional Committee, ETD 09
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards after the draft finalized by the Power Cable
Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electro technical Division Council.
This standard covers the requirements for halogen free flame retardant cables/cords.
In the formulation of this standard, assistance has been derived from the following standards:
IS 694 : 2010 PVC insulated unsheathed and sheathed cables/cords with rigid and flexible
conductor for working voltage upto and including 1100 V with amendments
IS 1070 : 1992 Reagent grade water — Specification (third revision)
IS 8130 : 2013 Conductors of insulated electric cables and flexible cords — Specification
BS 7655-6.1 : 1997 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Thermoplastic
sheathing compounds having low emission of corrosive gases, and suitable for use
in cables having low emission of smoke when affected by fire
BS 7655-8.1 : 2000 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Crosslinked sheathing
compounds having low emission of corrosive gases, and suitable for use in cables
having low emission of smoke when affected by fire
BS EN 50267-2-2 : 1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during
combustion of materials from cables. Procedures. Determination of degree of acidity
of gases for materials by Measuring pH and conductivity
BS EN 50363-7 : 2005 Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables. Halogen
Free, thermoplastic, insulating compounds
BS EN 50363-8 : 2005 Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables. Halogen
free, thermoplastic sheathing compounds
BS EN 50525-1 : 2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750V (Uo/U). General requirements
IEC 60092-360 : 2014 Electric installation in ships — Part 360: Insulating materials for shipboard and off
shore units, power, control, instrumentation, telecommunication and data cables
IEC 60227 (all parts) PVC insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V
IEC 60684-2 : 2011 Flexible insulation sleeving — Part 2: Methods of test
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value,
observed value, or calculated value expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in accordance
with IS 2 : 1960‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).’ The number of significant places retained in
the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
IS 17048 : 2018
Indian Standard
HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT (HFFR)
CABLES FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UPTO
AND INCLUDING 1 100 VOLTS
1 SCOPE 2 Cables covered in this standard are suitable for indoor use
only.
1.1 This specification covers general requirements 3 The following types of cables are not covered in this standard:
of single and multicore cables/cords with rigid as a) Telephone cables,
well as flexible annealed bare/tinned copper and b) Data transmission cables,
aluminium conductor insulated and sheathed (if any) c) Instrumentation cables, and
with Thermoplastic or Crosslinked Halogen Free d) Screened communication cables.
Flame Retardant (HFFR) material for voltages up
to and including 1 100 V a.c., 50 Hz, used in power 2 REFERENCES
and lighting installations including cables for low
The standards listed below contain provisions which
temperature applications. These cables may be used
through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
on d.c. systems for rated voltages up to and including
this standard. At the time of publication, the editions
1 500 V to earth. These cables are suitable to use
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
for conductor temperature not exceeding 70oC for
revision and parties to agreements based on this
thermoplastic or 90oC for crosslinked material.
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
1.2 This standard covers the following categories of of applying the most recent editions of the standards
cables: listed below:
Category code Cable description IS No. Title

01 Thermoplastic 70oC 1885 (Part 32) Electrotechnical vocabulary:
: 1993 Part 32 Electric cables ( first
02 Thermoplastic 90oC
revision)
(Sheath only)
4905 : 2015 Random sampling and
03 Crosslinked 70oC
randomization procedures ( first
04 Crosslinked 90oC revision)
The category namely thermoplastic or thermoset 8130 : 2013 Conductors for insulated electric
(crosslinked) in which, compound is placed according cables and flexible cords
to its properties, as determined by specific tests.
10810 Methods of test for cables
1.3 This specification is divided into the following (Part 0) : 1984 General
three sections:
(Part 1) : 1984 Annealing test for wires used in
Section 1 General requirements conductors
Section 2 Unsheathed Single core cables/ (Part 2) : 1984 Tensile test of aluminium wires
cords for fixed and flexible wiring (Part 3) : 1984 Wrapping test for aluminium
Section 3 Sheathed/ unsheathed single and wires
multi-core cables/cords for fixed (Part 4) : 1984 Persulphate test for copper
and flexible wiring.
(Part 5) : 1984 Conductor resistance test
The tests specified in (see Section 1, Section 2
(Part 6) : 1984 Thickness of thermoplastic and
and Section 3) of this specification shall meet the
elastomeric insulation and sheath
requirements specified in IS 8130, for conductors,
Annex A and Annex B for HFFR insulation and sheath (Part 7) : 1984 Tensile strength and elongation
respectively. The insulation and sheath are tested as per at break of thermoplastic and
the test methods given in relevant parts of IS 10810 and elastomeric insulation and sheath
those specifically specified in this specification. (Part 11) : 1984 Thermal ageing in air
NOTES (Part 13) : 1984 Ozone resistant test
1 The term cord is used for the flexible cables up to 5 cores
covering sizes up to 2.5 sq. mm. (Part 15) : 1984 Hot deformation test
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IS No. Title 3.6 Nominal Value ― The value by which a quantity

is designated and which is often used in tables. Usually
(Part 20) : 1984 Cold bend test in this standard, nominal values give rise to values
(Part 21) : 1984 Cold impact test to be checked by measurements taking in to account
(Part 30) : 1984 Hot set test specified tolerances.
(Part 43) : 1984 Insulation resistance SECTION 1

(Part 44) : 1984 Spark test GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(Part 45) : 1984 High voltage test
4 MATERIAL
(Part 53) : 1984 Flammability test
(Part 58) : 1998 Oxygen index test 4.1 Conductor
(Part 59) : 1988 Determination of the amount 4.1.1 Material
of halogen acid gas evolved
during combustion of polymeric a) The conductors shall be composed of annealed
materials taken from cables bare or tinned of high conductivity copper or
aluminium wires complying to IS 8130.
(Part 61) : 1988 Flame retardant test
b) A separator tape made of suitable halogen free
(Part 63) : 1993 Smoke density of electric cables material applied over conductor at the discretion
under fire conditions of the manufacturer.
(Part 64) : 2003 Measurement of temperature c) Electrical resistance – The resistance of conductor
index test at 20°C per km shall be in accordance with the
requirements specified in relevant tables of
3 TERMINOLOGY IS 8130 for the given class of conductor and tested
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given as per IS 10810 (Part 5).
in IS1885 (Part 32) and IS 10810 (Part 0) shall apply in d) The classes of the conductors relevant to various
addition to the following. types of cables are given in respective sections of
this specification, namely, Section 2 and Section 3.
3.1 Rated Voltage ― Rated voltage U0 being the r.m.s
e) Conductors of cables for fixed installation shall
voltage between any insulated conductor and earth.
be circular solid or circular stranded or compacted
Rated Voltage U being the r.m.s voltage between any
circular or stranded sector shaped.
two-phase conductors of multi core cable.
f) Nominal cross sectional area of conductor of
3.2 Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) cables covered in this standard are given in
Compound — Combination of materials suitably respective tables.
selected, proportioned and treated of which
characteristics constituent is the halogen free flame 4.2 Insulation
retardant plastomer or one of its co-polymers. The 4.2.1 The insulation shall be either Thermoplastic
same term also designates compounds containing or Crosslinked halogen free flame retardant (HFFR)
halogen free flame retardant polymers and some of its compound conforming to the requirements specified in
co-polymers. Annex A of this specification.
3.3 Routine Tests ― Tests made by manufacturer on Type HFI-TP 70 (thermoplastic) with rated temperature
all finished cable lengths to demonstrate the integrity of 70oC and Type HFI- XL 70 / HFI- XL 90 Crosslinked
of the cable. (thermoset) with rated temperature of 70o C /90oC
3.4 Acceptance Tests ― Tests carried out on sample 4.2.2 Application to the Conductor
taken from a lot for the purpose of acceptance of The insulation shall be so applied that it fits closely on
the lot. the conductor. It shall be possible to remove it without
3.5 Type Tests ― Test required to be made before damage to the insulation itself, to the conductor or to
supplying a type of cable covered by this standard on the tin coating if any. Compliance shall be checked by
a general commercial basis in order to demonstrate inspection and by visual inspection.
satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the 4.2.3 Thickness
intended applications. These tests are of such a nature
that after they have been made, they need not be The mean value of the thickness of insulation shall
repeated unless changes are made in the cable materials be not less than the specified nominal value for each
or design or manufacturing process, which might type and size of cable shown in the relevant tables
change the performance characteristics. (see Section 2 and Section 3) of this specification.
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The smallest of the measured values of thickness of However, the thickness of sheath determined by taking
insulation (ti) shall not fall below the nominal value (ti) average of number of measurements shall be not less
specified in the relevant table by more than (0.1 mm + than nominal value (ts) specified in relevant tables and
0.1 ti). smallest of the measured value shall not fall below the
nominal value (ts) specified by more than (0.1 mm +
4.2.4 Mechanical Properties before and after 0.15 ts) for single core cables and (0.2 mm + 0.2 ts). for
Ageing multicore cables.
The insulation shall have adequate mechanical strength Compliance shall be checked by testing the dimensional
and elasticity within the temperature limits to which it requirements specified in Section 2 and Section 3 and
may be exposed in normal use. as per test method given in IS 10810 (Part 6).
The compliance shall be checked by carrying out
tensile strength and elongation test, for respective type 4.5.4 Mechanical Properties before and after Ageing
of compound, as per method given in IS 10810 (Part 7). The sheath shall have adequate mechanical strength
The applicable test values shall be obtained from Annex and elasticity within the temperature limits to which it
A, for appropriate type of compound. may be exposed in normal use.
4.3 Fillers The compliance shall be checked by carrying out
tensile strength and elongation test, shall meet the
4.3.1 The fillers, if provided, shall be of halogen free requirements given in Annex B.
flame retardant material.
4.5.5 Overall Dimensions
4.3.2 The filler materials shall be suitable for operating The maximum overall dimensions of the cables
temperature of the cable and compatible with other shall be within the limits specified in the Table 3
components of the cable. This shall not be harder than to Table 8 given in Section 2 and Section 3 of this
the HFFR material used for insulation and sheath. specification.
4.4 Binder Tape 4.5.5.1 Ovality
Binder tape if required, shall also be of suitable material The difference between maximum and minimum
of halogen free in nature. measured values of overall diameter of sheathed
4.5 Sheath circular cables shall not exceed 15 percent of the
maximum measured value at the same cross section.
4.5.1 The sheath shall consist of halogen free flame
retardant compound conforming to the requirements 4.5.6 Colour of Sheath
of HFS-TP 70 or HFS-TP 90or HFS – XL 70 or HFS- The preferred colour of the sheath is black. Any
XL90 given in Annex B. other colour agreed to between the purchaser and
NOTES manufacturer is also permissible
1 Insulation and sheath material shall be compatible with each
other as per the temperature rating of the cable. 5 TESTS
2 A combination of cross linked insulation and thermoplastic The testing on the cables will be conducted as given
sheath is also permissible. Table 2. For each category of cables listed under scope
4.5.2 Application of this standard.
The sheath shall be applied in a single layer: Unless otherwise stated, the tests shall be carried out in
accordance with appropriate part of IS 10810, taking
a) On the core, in the case of single-core cables; and into account the additional information given in this
b) On the assembly of cores and fillers or inner standard.
covering, if any, in the case of other cables.
The sheath shall not adhere to the cores. A 5.1 High Voltage Test (at Room Temperature)
separator, consisting of a film or tape, or talcum (Acceptance and Routine Test)
powder may be placed under the sheath. This In case of multicore cables and cords test voltage shall
separator shall be compatible with the insulation be applied for a period of 5 min between the cores.
and sheath materials. Single-core cables shall be immersed in water at
4.5.3 Thickness ambient temperature one hour before the testing and
the test voltage shall be applied between conductor and
The mean value of the thickness of sheath shall not water for the specified period.
be less than the specified nominal value for each type
and size of cable shown in the tables of the particular Cables/cords tested as above shall withstand without
specifications (see Section 3). breakdown an a.c. voltage of 3 kV (r.m.s) or a d.c.
voltage of 7.5 kV for 5 min.
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5.2 Spark Test (Routine Test) 5.10 Persulphate Test

Spark test may be carried out as an alternate to high The tinned copper conductor shall meet the requirement
voltage on single core unsheathed cables. The voltage as specified in IS 8130, and test be conducted as per
shall be as specified below: IS 10810 (Part 4).
Thickness of Insulation Test Voltage (kV) 5.11 Flame Retardant Test
(mm) (r.m.s) The test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 61),
Up to and including 1.0 6 on single core cable and after the test, there shall be no
Above 1.0 and up to 10 visible damages on the test specimen within 300 mm
and including 1.5 from its upper end.
Above 1.5 and up to 15 5.12 Hot Set Test (see also Sl. No. 5 of Annex A)
and including 2.0 The insulation of heat resistance cross linked HFFR
Above 2.0 and up to 20 (HFI-XL70, HFI-XL 90, HFSXL70, HFS XL 90)
and including 2.5 cable are subjected to this test and the elongation
Above 2.5 25 percent under load shall be maximum 175 percent
and permanent set shall be maximum 15 percent when
tested as per IS 10810 (Part 30).
5.3 Flammability Test 5.13 Water Immersion Test (Effect of Water on
The test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 53). Sheath)
The period of burning after removal of flame shall not This test represents the influence of water on the
exceed 60 s and the unaffected (uncharred) portion mechanical properties of sheath through tensile
from the lower edge of the top clamp shall be at least strength and elongation at break on untreated and
50 mm. treated samples after water immersion. The test results
5.4 Oxygen Index Test on the conditioned and unconditioned samples shall
not have any significant change. The test samples are
The test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 58), immersed into the de-ionized water for the temperature
on samples at 27 ± 2°C. and duration as specified in Sl. No. 8 of Annex B. After
The oxygen index shall not be less than 31. the water immersion, the sample shall be cooled off to
NOTE — This test is not applicable for cable produced with 20 ± 5oC before taken out of water. The test samples
crosslinked compounds. are removed off the moisture using tissue paper and
the tensile strength and elongation at break tests are
5.5 Test for Temperature Index conducted within 40 min as per IS 10810 (Part 7).
The test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 64).
5.14 Ozone Resistance Test (see also Sl. No. 8 of
The minimum measured value of temperature index Annex A)
shall be 250oC at which the oxygen index is 21.
NOTE — This test is not applicable for cable produced with This test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 13).
crosslinked compounds.
5.15 Cold Bend Test (see also Sl. No. 6 of Annex A)
5.6 Smoke Density
This test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 20).
The test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 63).
The minimum transmittance of light shall be 70 percent. 5.16 Cold Impact Test (see also S. No. 7 of Annex A)
5.7 Assessment of Halogen This test shall be conducted as per IS 10810 (Part 21).
This test is done to determine the presence of halogen 6. CORE IDENTIFICATION
and to sequential test programme as given in Table 1
of Annex D. The detailed step by step sample testing Core identification shall preferably be as per Table 1 of
sequence shall be as per Table 2 of Annex.4. For this standard. Any other colour agreed to between the
detailed test procedure refer Annex D. purchaser and manufacturer is also permissible
5.8 Toxicity Index Test 6.1 General Requirements

Under consideration. Identification of the cores of a cable shall be achieved
by the use of coloured insulation or other suitable
5.9 Flex Test method (as per Table 1). The colouring with skin type
Under consideration. is allowed provided it meets the desired testing as given
in the specification.
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The colours shall be clear, identifiable and durable. 7 CABLE CODE

Durability shall be checked by the test given in 6.2.2.
The following code shall be used for designating the
6.1.1 Colour Combination Green-Yellow cable:
In case of Green-Yellow cables used for earthing, Constituent Code Letter
the distribution of the colours shall comply with the Aluminium conductor A
following condition:
HFFR thermoplastic insulation Z
For every 15 mm length of core, one of these colours
shall cover at least 30 percent and not more than HFFRthermoplastic sheath Z
70 percent of the surface of the core, the other colour HFFR thermoset insulation XZ
covering the remainder. HFFR thermo set sheath XZ
6.2 Core Identification by Numbers NOTE — No code letter for conductor is required when the
conductor material is copper.
In case of core identification with help of numbering
instead of colour identification following shall be 8. SAMPLING OF CABLE
applicable:
See Annex C.
The insulation of the cores shall be of the same colour
preferably in black and numbered sequentially, except 9. IDENTIFICATION
for the core coloured green-yellow, if one is included.
The manufacturer shall be identified throughout the
The green-yellow core, if any, shall comply with the length of the cable by manufacturers’ name or trade-
requirement of 6.1.1 and shall be in the outer layer, as mark being printed, indented or embossed on the
last core. insulation in case of single core cable and on the sheath
The numbering shall start by number 1 in the inner in case of sheathed cable. In case none of these methods
layer. can be employed, or the purchaser so desires, colour
identification threads in accordance with the scheme
The numbers shall be printed in ‘Indo-Arabic’ numerals
to be approved by Bureau of Indian Standards shall be
on the outer surfaces of the cores.
employed which shall be free from halogen content.
All the numbers shall be of the same colour, which shall The distance between two consecutive prints shall not
contrast with the colour of the insulation. The numerals greater than 1 000 mm.
shall be legible.
The Marking shall be legible and indelible and it shall
6.2.1 Preferred Arrangement of Marking be checked, as per 6.2.2.
The numbers shall be repeated, at regular intervals 10 PACKING AND MARKING
along the core, consecutive numbers being inverted in
relation to each other. 10.1 The cable shall be either wound on drums, reels or
When the number is a single numeral, a dash shall supplied in coils.
be placed underneath it. If the number consists of
10.2 The cable (packed in coil, reel or drum) shall carry
two numerals, these shall be disposed one below the
the following information either stenciled on the reel or
other and a dash placed below the lower numeral. The
drum or contained in a label attached to it:
spacing between consecutive numbers shall not exceed
50 mm (see Fig. 1). a) Reference to this Indian Standard;.
b) Manufacturer’s name, brand name or trade mark;
c) Type of cable and voltage grade;
d) Number of cores;
e) Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor;
f) Cable code;
g) Colour of core (in case of single core cables);
Fig. 1 Preferred Arrangement of Marking h) Length of cable on the reel, drum or coil;
j) Number of lengths on the reel, drum or coil (if
6.2.2 Durability
more than one);
Printed numerals shall be durable. Compliance with
k) Direction of rotation of drum (by means of arrow);
this requirement shall be checked by gently rubbing the
print using wet cloth 10 times without generating heat m) Country of manufacture; and
locally. The print shall still remain clear and legible. n) Year of manufacture.
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10.2.1 BIS Certification Marking rules and Regulations Made thereunder. The details of
The standard may also be marked with the standard the conditions under which the licence for use of the
mark. Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturer and
producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian
10.2.1.1 The use of Standard Mark is governed by Standards.
the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the
Table 1 Core Identification

( Clause 6 )
No. of Cables for Flexible Cords
Cores Fixed Wiring
(1) (2) (3)
1 Red, black, yellow, blue, Red, black, yellow, blue, white, grey or green-yellow
white or grey
2 Red and black Red and black
3 Red, yellow and blue Red, black and yellow-green or red, yellow and blue
4 Red, yellow, blue and Red, yellow, blue and yellow-green or red, yellow, blue and black
black
5 — Red, yellow, blue, black and grey or yellow, blue, green white and yellow-green
6 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white and yellow-green. Alternatively insulated cores shall be of
same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour in agreement with purchaser and the
manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core in outer most layer if required
7 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white, black and yellow-green Alternatively insulatedcores shall be
of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour in agreement with purchaser and
the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core in outer most layer if required
8 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white, black, grey and yellow-green Alternatively insulated cores shall
be of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour in agreement with purchaser and
the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core in outer most layer if required
9 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white, black, grey, yellow-green, orange/brown. Alternatively insulated
cores shall be of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour in agreement with
purchaser and the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core in outer most
layer if required
10 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white, black, grey, yellow-green, orange and brown. Alternatively
insulated cores shall be of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour in agreement
with purchaser and the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core in outer
most layer if required
11 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white, black, grey, orange, brown, pink and yellow-green.
Alternatively insulated cores shall be of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour
in agreement with purchaser and the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core
in outer most layer if required
12 — Red, yellow, blue, green, white, black, grey, orange, brown, pink , violet and yellow- green.
Alternatively insulated cores shall be of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour
in agreement with purchaser and the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core
in outer most layer if required
13-25 — Two adjacent cores in each layer blue and Yellow (counting and direction core), and other
remaining cores – Grey with or without number printing. Alternatively insulated cores shall be
of same colour preferably black or grey or any other colour in agreement with purchaser and
— the manufacturer with number coded and with yellow green core in outer most layer if required
NOTES
1 In case of single-core cables used for control wiring of switchgear, any colour other than the above shall be permissible as agreed to
between the Purchaser and the Supplier.
2 The colour of insulation for parallel twin flexible cords may be any two of red, black, yellow, blue, white and grey. The cores may be
identified by a longitudinal rib on one core in case of same colour of the cores.
3 For cables and cords with more than five cores, as an alternative, it is permissible to have all cores of the same colour. In such case, the
cores shall be numbered sequentially (Hindu-Arabic numerals printed on the surface of the cores), starting with “1” for the innermost
layer. The gap between two successive printings shall not exceed 50 mm.
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Table 2 Tests
( Clause 11.4, 12.4, 13.7 14.7 and 15.7 )
Tests Requirements, Ref. to Method of Category
IS No./Clause of this Test, Ref. to
Standard Part of
IS 10810
(1) (2) (3) ( 4)
I Routine Tests
a) HV test or 5.1 45 01,02,03,04
spark test 5.2 44
b) Conductor resistance test 20°C 4.1.1(c) 5 01,02,03,04
II Acceptance Tests
a) Tensile test (for aluminium) IS 8130 2 01,02,03,04
b) Wrapping test (for aluminium) IS 8130 3 01,02,03,04
c) Persulphate test for tinned copper IS 8130 4 01,02,03,04
d) Conductor resistance test IS 8130 5 01,02,03,04
e) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath,diameter of 11.2, 11.3, 12.2,12.3, 6 01,02,03,04
core and sheath including ovality of sheath 13.2, 13.4, 13.5,13.6, 01,02,03,04
14.2,14.4,14.5, 14.6, 15.2, 01,02,03,04
15.4, 15.5 and
Table 3 to 8
f) Tensile strength and elongation at break of insulation Annex A and 2 7 01,02,03,04
and sheath
g) Insulation resistance Annex A 43 01,02,03,4
h) High voltage test 5.1 45 01,02,03,04
j) Flammability test 5.3 53 01,02,03,04
k) pH and conductivity 5.7 and Annex D — 01,02,03,04
m) Hot set test Annex A 30 03,04
III. Type Tests
a. Conductor
i) Conductor resistance test IS 8130 5 01,02,03,04
ii) Annealing test (for copper) IS 8130 1 01,02,03,04
iii) Persulphate test for tinned copper IS 8130 4 01,02,03,04
iv) Tensile test (for aluminium) IS 8130 2 01,02,03,04
v) Wrapping test for aluminium) IS 8130 3 01,02,03,04
b. Test for Overall Dimensions and Thickness of 11.2, 11.3, 12.2,12.3,13.2, 6 01,02,03,04
Insulation and Sheath 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 14.2,14.4,
14.5, 14.6,15.2,15.4,15.5
and
Table 3 to 8
c. Tests on Insulation
i) Tensile strength and elongation Annex A 7 and 11 01,02,03,04
at break before and after ageing
ii) High voltage test 5.1 45 01,02,03,04
iii) Insulation resistance Annex A 43 01,02,03,04
iv) Oxygen index 5.4 58 01,02
v) Temperature Index 5.5 64 01,02
vi) Ageing in air oven Annex A 11 01,02,03,04
vii) Hot deformation Annex A 15 01,02,03,04
viii) Assessment of halogen Annex D — 01,02,03,04
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Table 2 ( Concluded )
Tests Requirements, Ref. to Method of Category
IS No./Clause of this Test, Ref. to
Standard Part of
IS 10810
(1) (2) (3) ( 4)
x) Cold impact test Annex A 21 01,02,03,04
xi) Hot set test Annex A 30 03,04
xii) Ozone resistance test Annex A 13 01,02,03,04
xiii)Flame retardant test 5.11 61 01,02,03,04
d. Tests on Fillers / Dummy Cores and Binder Tapes/
Identification Threads (if Any)
i) Assessment of halogen 5.7 and Annex D — 01,02,03,04
e. Tests on Sheath
i) Tensile strength and Annex B 7 01,02,03,04
elongation at break
ii) Ageing in air oven Annex B 11 01,02,03,04
iii) Oxygen index 5.4 58 01,02
iv) Temperature Index 5.5 64 01,02,
v) Ozone resistance test Annex A 13 01,02,03,04
vi) Hot deformation Annex B 15 01,02,03,04
vii) Assessment of halogen 5.7 and Annex D — 01,02,03,04
viii) Hot set test Annex B 30 03,04
f. Tests on Finished Cable
i) High voltage test 5.1 45 01,02,03,04
ii) Flammability test 5.3 53 01,02,03,04
iii) Cold bend test Annex A and B 20 01,02,03,04
iv) Cold impact test Annex A and B 21 01,02,03,04
v) Flame retardant test 5.11 61 01,02,03,04
vi) Water immersion test (effect of water on sheath 5.13 — 01,02,03,04
of cable)
vii) Smoke density test 5.6 63 01,02,03,04
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SECTION 2 UNSHEATHED SINGLE 11.2 Insulation

CORE CABLES / CORDS Insulation shall be halogen free flame retardant
FOR FIXED AND FLEXIBLE WIRING compound type HFI-TP 70 or HFI-XL 70 or HFI-XL
90 as per Annex A, applied around conductor by the
11 SINGLE CORE UN-SHEATHED CABLES extrusion process. The thickness shall comply with the
WITH RIGID CONDUCTOR (CLASS 1 OR 2) specified values given in col 4 of Table 3.
(MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE The smallest of the measured values of thickness
70°C OR 90°C) of insulation shall not fall below the nominal value
(ti) specified in the Table No. 3 by more than (0.1 mm
11.1 Conductor +0.1 ti).
Conductor shall comply with requirements of IS 8130
for class 1 for solid, and class 2 for stranded conductor. 11.3 Overall Diameter
The sizes covered for the conductor are: The maximum overall diameter shall not exceed limits
a) 0.5 to 10.0 mm² : Class 1 and 2; and given in col 5 of Table 3.
b) 16 mm² and above : Class 2. 11.4 Tests
NOTE ― In case of aluminium conductor cables, construction Compliance with the requirements of 11.1 to 11.3
of 4.0 mm² and above only considered. above shall be checked by inspection and by the tests
given in Table 2.
Table 3 Dimensions of Single Core Halogen Free Flame Retardant Type

Unsheathed Cables with Rigid Conductor (Class 1 or 2)
(Maximum Conductor Temperature 70°C or 90°C)
( Clauses 11.2 and 11.3 )
Sl No. Nominal Cross-sectional Class of Thickness of Insulation Max. Overall
Area of Conductor Conductor (ti) Nominal Diameter
mm² mm mm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
i) 0.5 1 0.6 2.3
ii) 0.75 1 0.6 2.5
iii) 1.0 1 0.7 3.1
iv) 1.0 2 0.7 3.2
v) 1.5 1 0.7 3.2
vi) 1.5 2 0.7 3.3
vii) 2.5 1 0.8 3.9
viii) 2.5 2 0.8 4.0
ix) 4.0 1 0.8 4.5
x) 4.0 2 0.8 4.6
xi) 6.0 1 0.8 5.0
xii) 6.0 2 0.8 5.2
xiii) 10.0 1 1.0 6.5
xiv) 10.0 2 1.0 6.7
xv) 16.0 2 1.0 7.8
xvi) 25.0 2 1.2 9.7
xvii) 35.0 2 1.2 10.9
xviii) 50.0 2 1.4 12.8
xix) 70.0 2 1.4 14.6
xx) 95.0 2 1.6 17.1
xxi) 120.0 2 1.6 18.8
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Sl No. Nominal Cross-sectional Class of Thickness of Insulation Max. Overall

Area of Conductor Conductor (ti) Nominal Diameter
mm² mm mm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
xxii) 150.0 2 1.8 20.9
xxiii) 185.0 2 2 23.3
xxiv) 240.0 2 2.2 26.6
xxv) 300.0 2 2.4 29.5
xxvi) 400.0 2 2.6 33.2
xxvii) 500.0 2 2.8 37.5
xxviii) 630.0 2 2.8 42.0
12 SINGLE CORE UNSHEATHED CABLE The thickness shall comply with specified values given
WITH FLEXIBLE COPPER CONDUCTOR col 3 of Table 4.
(MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE The smallest of the measured values of thickness of
OF 70°C OR 90°C) insulation shall not fall below the nominal value (ti)
specified in the Table 4 by more than (0.1 mm +0.1 ti).
12.1 Conductor
The conductor shall comply with the requirements 12.3 Overall Diameter
given in IS 8130 for class 5conductors. The sizes The maximum overall diameter shall not exceed the
covered are 0.5 to 300 mm². limit given in col 3 of Table 4.
12.2 Insulation 12.4 Tests
The insulation shall be halogen free flame retardant Compliance with requirement of 12.1 to 12.3 shall be
compound HFI-TP 70 or HFI-XL 70 and HFI-XL 90 checked by inspection and by the test given in Table 2.
as per Annex A, applied around the conductor by the
suitable process.
Table 4 Single Core Halogen Free Flame Retardant Type Unsheathed Cable with
Flexible Conductor (Maximum Conductor Temperature 70°C or 90°C)
( Clauses 12.2 and 12.3 )
Sl No. Nominal Cross-sectional Thickness of Insulation Max. Overall
Area of Conductor (ti) Nominal Diameter
mm² mm mm
(1) (1) (2) (3)
i) 0.5 0.6 2.6
ii) 0.75 0.6 2.8
iii) 1 0.6 3
iv) 1.5 0.6 3.4
v) 2.5 0.7 4.1
vi) 4 0.8 4.8
vii) 6 0.8 5.3
viii) 10 1 7
ix) 16 1 8.1
x) 25 1.2 10.2
xi) 35 1.2 11.7
xii) 50 1.4 13.9
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Sl No. Nominal Cross-sectional Thickness of Insulation Max. Overall
Area of Conductor (ti) Nominal Diameter
mm² mm mm
(1) (1) (2) (3)
xiii) 70 1.4 16
xiv) 95 1.6 18.2
xv) 120 1.6 20.2
xvi) 150 1.8 22.5
xvii) 185 2 25
xviii) 240 2.2 28.5
xix) 300 2.4 32
SECTION 3 SHEATHED SINGLE AND The thickness of sheath determined by taking average
MULTICORE CABLES / CORDS (ts) of number of measurements, shall not be less than
nominal value (ts) specified in Table 1 and the smallest
FOR FIXED AND FLEXIBLE WIRING of the measured values shall not fall below nominal
13 SINGLE AND MULTICORE CIRCULAR value specified in Table 5 by more than 0.15 ts + 0.1
HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT mm for single core cables and 0.2 ts + 0.2 mm for
(HFFR) INSULATED AND SHEATHED multicore cables.
CABLES WITH RIGID CONDUCTOR The colour of sheath shall preferably be black or any
(CLASS 1 AND 2) (MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR other colour as agreed between the purchaser and
TEMPERATURE 70°C OR 90°C) supplier.
13.1 Conductor 13.5 Ovality

The conductor shall comply with requirements of The difference between maximum and minimum
IS 8130 for class 1 for solid and for class 2 for stranded measured values of overall diameter of sheathed
conductor. circular cables shall not exceed 15 percent of the
maximum measured values at the same cross section.
a) No. of cores — 1, 2, 3, or 4; and
b) Sizes — 1.0 to 120 mm². 13.6 Overall Dimensions
13.2 Insulation The maximum overall dimensions shall be within the

upper limit as given in Table 5.
The insulation shall be of halogen free flame retardant
compound HFI-TP 70 or HFI-XL 70 or HFI-XL 90 13.7 Tests
applied around the conductor by the suitable process. The compliance with the requirement of 13.1 to 13.5
The thickness shall comply with specified values given and shall be checked by inspection by test given in
in Table 5. Table 2.
The smallest of the measured values of thickness of
insulation shall not fall below the nominal value (ti) 14 SINGLE AND MULTICORE CIRCULAR
specified in the relevant table by more than (0.1 mm HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT
+0.1 ti). (HFFR) INSULATED AND SHEATHED
CABLES WITH FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR
13.3 Assembly of Cores
(CLASS 5) (MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR
The recommended lay up of cores for multicore cables/ TEMPERATURE 70°C OR 90°C)
cords shall be as per Table 9.
13.4 Sheath 14.1 Conductor
The sheath shall be halogen free flame retardant The conductors shall comply with requirements given
compound type HFS-TP 70or HFS-TP 90 or HFS-XL in IS 8130 for class 5 conductor.
70 or HFS-XL 90, applied around the laid up cores by a) Number of cores — 1,2, 3, 4, 5; and
the suitable process. The sheath shall fit closely and b) Sizes covered — 4.00 to 300 mm².
shall be capable of being removed without damage to
the inner core. The sheath thickness shall comply with
specified values given in Table 5.
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14.2 Insulation 15 MULTICORE CIRCULAR HALOGEN FREE

The insulation shall be halogen free flame retardant FLAME RETARDANT (HFFR) INSULATED
compound HFI-TP 70 or HFI-XL 70 or HFI-XL AND SHEATHED CORDS/CABLES WITH
90, applied around each conductor by the process of FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR (CLASS 5)
extrusion. The insulation thickness shall comply with (MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE
specified values given in Table 6. 70°C OR 90°C )
The smallest of the measured values of thickness of 15.1 Construction
insulation shall not fall below the nominal value (ti)
The conductors shall comply with requirements given
specified in the relevant table by more than (0.1 mm
in IS 8130 for class 5 conductor.
+0.1 ti).
a) Conductor material — Annealed bared or tinned
14.3 Assembly of Cores copper;
The recommended lay up of cores for multicore cables/ b) No. of conductors — 1,2,3,4 and5for cords, 6 to
cords shall be as per Table 9. 25 for cables; and
14.4 Sheath c) Sizes covered — 0.5 to 2.5 mm² for cords/cables,
0.5 to 4.0 mm2 for twin twisted/ twin parallel
The sheath shall be Halogen free flame retardant cords/cables.
compound HFS-TP 70 or HFS-TP 90 or HFS-XL 70 or
HFS-XL 90 applied around the cores by the process of 15.2 Insulation
extrusion. The sheath thickness shall comply with the The insulation shall be halogen free flame retardant
specified values given in Table 6. compound HFI-TP 70 or HFI-XL 70 or HFI-XL
The sheath may fill the space between cores thus 90, applied around each conductor by the process of
forming a filling, but it shall not adhere to the cores. The extrusion. The insulation thickness shall comply with
assembly of cores may be surrounded by a separator, specified values given in Table 7 and Table 8.
which shall not adhere to cores. The smallest of the measured values of thickness of
The assembly of circular cord shall have a practically insulation shall not fall below the nominal value (ti)
circular cross section. specified in the relevant table by more than (0.1 mm
+0.1 ti).
The thickness of sheath determined by taking average
of measurements shall not be less than nominal value 15.3 Assembly of Cores
(ts) specified in Table 6 and the smallest of the measured
values shall not fall below nominal value specified in The recommended lay up of cores for multicore cables/
Table 6 by more than 0.15 ts + 0.1 mm for single core cords shall be as per Table 9.
cables and 0.2 ts. + 0.2 mm. for multicore cables 15.3.1 Twisted Twin Unsheathed Flexible Cables/Cords
The colour of sheath shall preferably be black or any The cores shall be twisted together with suitable lay.
other colour as agreed between the purchaser and
supplier. 15.3.2 Twin Parallel( Unsheathed ) Flexible Cords
14.5 Ovality Two conductors shall be laid parallel and insulated
simultaneously such that the cores can be separated
The difference between maximum and minimum readily without damage.
measured values of overall diameter of sheathed
circular cables shall not exceed 15 percent of the 15.3.3 Twin Flat Sheathed Flexible Cables /Cords
maximum measured values at the same cross section. Two insulated cores shall be laid parallel and sheathed.
14.6 Overall Dimensions 15.4 Sheath
The maximum overall dimensions of circular cords The sheath, wherever, applicable shall be of Halogen
shall be within the limits given in Table 6. free flame retardant compound HFS-TP 70 or HFS
14.7 Tests TP 90 or HFS-TP 90 or HFS – XL 70 or HFS-XL 90,
applied around the cores by the process of extrusion.
Compliance with the requirements of 14.1 to 14.5 The sheath thickness shall comply with the specified
above shall be checked by inspection and by tests given values given in Table 7.
in Table 2.
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The sheath may fill the space between cores thus The preferred colour of the sheath is black.
forming a filling, but it shall not adhere to the cores. The Any other colour agreed to between the purchaser and
assembly of cores may be surrounded by a separator, manufacturer is also permissible.
which shall not adhere to cores.
The assembly of circular cord shall have a practically 15.5 Overall Dimensions
circular cross section. The maximum overall dimensions of circular cables/
The thickness of sheath determined by taking average cords shall be within the limits given in Table 7 and
of measurements shall not be less than nominal value Table 8.
(ts) specified in Table 4 and the smallest of the measured 15.6 Tests
values shall not fall below nominal value specified in
Table 7 and Table 8 by more than 0.15 ts + 0.1 mm for Compliance with the requirements of 15.1 to 15.5
single core cables and 0.2 ts + 0.2 mm. for multicore above shall be checked by inspection and by tests given
cables. in Table 2.
Table 5 HFFR Insulated Circular

Sheathed Cables For Fixed Wiring
( Clauses 13.2, 13.4 and 13.6 )
Sl Nominal Nominal Nominal Thickness Overall
No. Cross- Thickness of of Sheath (ts) Dimensions, Max
Sectional Insulation (ti)
Single Two core Three Four Single Two Three Four
Area of
core core core core core core core
Conductor
mm2 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
i) 1 0.6 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 5.3 8.2 8.8 9.9
ii) 1.5 0.7 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.3 5.9 9.4 10.2 11.5
iii) 2.5 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.3 6.7 10.9 11.8 13.3
iv) 4 0.8 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 7.2 12.0 13.0 14.6
v) 6 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 8.1 13.7 14.8 16.7
vi) 10 1 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.6 9.5 16.5 17.8 20.0
vii) 16 1 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.6 10.6 18.9 20.4 22.9
viii) 25 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.7 1.8 12.2 22.1 23.8 26.8
ix) 35 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.8 1.9 13.6 24.9 26.8 30.1
x) 50 1.4 1.4 1.9 1.9 2.0 15.6 28.7 31.0 34.8
xi) 70 1.4 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.2 17.3 — 34.7 38.9
xii) 95 1.6 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 19.2 — 38.9 43.6
xiii) 120 1.6 1.6 2.2 2.3 2.4 20.7 — 42.1 47.2
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Table 6 Flexible HFFR Insulated and Sheathed
IS 17048 : 2018
Cables (Circular)
( Clauses 14.2, 14.4.1 and 14.6 )
Sl No. Nominal Nominal Nominal Thickness of Sheath (ts) Overall Dimensions, Max..
Cross- Thickness
Single Two Core Three Four Five Core Single Two Core Three Four core Five Core
Sectional of
core Core Core Core Core
Area of Insulation
Conductor (ti)
mm2 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
i) 4 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 7.0 11.6 12.5 14.1 15.4
ii) 6 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4 — 8.1 13.7 14.8 16.7 —
iii) 10 1 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.6 — 9.6 16.7 18.1 20.3 —
iv) 16 1 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.7 — 10.7 19.1 20.6 23.1 —
v) 25 1.2 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.8 — 12.7 22.9 24.8 27.8 —
vi) 35 1.2 1.4 1.8 1.8 1.9 — 14.2 25.9 28.0 31.4 —
vii) 50 1.4 1.5 1.9 2.0 2.1 — 16.5 30.6 33.1 37.1 —
viii) 70 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.1 2.3 — 18.8 35.1 37.9 42.6 —
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ix) 95 1.6 1.6 2.2 2.3 2.5 — 21.4 40.5 43.7 49.0 —
x) 120 1.6 1.7 2.3 2.5 2.6 — 23.0 43.7 47.2 52.9 —
xi) 150 1.8 1.8 2.5 2.6 2.8 — 25.6 - 52.7 59.1 —
xii) 185 2 1.8 2.7 2.8 3.0 — 28.2 - 58.3 65.3 —
xiii) 240 2.2 2.0 2.9 3.1 3.3 — 31.8 - 66.1 74.1 —
xiv) 300 2.4 2.1 3.2 3.3 3.6 — 35.5 - 74.0 83.0 —
Table 7 HFFR Insulated Sheathed / Unsheathed Flexible Cords and

Flexible Twin Twisted and Twin Parallel Cable and Twin Flat Cords/Cables
( Clause 15.2, 15.4 and 15.5 )
Nominal Nominal Nominal Thickness of Sheath (ts) Overall Dimensions, Max.
Cross- Thickness
Sectional of
Area of Insulation Single Two Three Four Five Single Two Three Four Five Parallel Twisted Twin Flat
Sl
Conductor (ti) core core core core core core core core core core Twin Twin sheathed
No.
mm2 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
i) 0.50 0.60 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 4.3 6.9 7.3 8.0 8.7 2.6 × 5.2 5.2 7.2 × 4.9
ii) 0.75 0.60 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 4.5 7.3 7.7 8.4 9.2 2.8 × 5.6 5.6 7.8 × 5.2
iii) 1.00 0.60 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 4.7 7.6 8.1 8.8 9.6 3.0 × 6.0 6.0 8.0 × 5.4
iv) 1.50 0.60 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 5.4 8.9 9.4 10.4 11.4 3.3 × 6.6 6.6 8.6 × 5.6
v) 2.50 0.70 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 6.2 10.3 10.9 12.0 13.2 4.0 × 8.0 8.0 10.5 × 6.6
vi) 4.00 0.80 — — — — — — — — — — 4.8 × 9.6 9.6 12.0 × 7.4

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Table 8 Flexible Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR)
IS 17048 : 2018
Insulated and Sheathed Cables (Circular)
( Clause 15.2, 15.4 and 15.5 )
Sl No. 0.50 sq. mm 0.75 sq. mm 1.0 sq. mm 1.5 sq. mm 2.5 sq. mm
No. of Nominal Nominal Overall Nominal Nominal Overall Nominal Nominal Overall Nominal Nominal Overall Nominal Nominal Overall
Cores Thickness Thickness Dimen- Thickness Thickness Dimen- Thickness Thickness Dimen- Thickness Thickness Dimen- Thickness thickness Dimen-
sions of sions sions sions sions
of of of of of of of of of
Max..
Insulation Max.. Insulation Max.. Insulation Sheath (t ) Max.. Insulation Max..
Sheath Sheath s
Sheath Insulation Sheath
(ti) (ti) (ti) (ti)
(ts) (ts) (ts) (ti) (ts)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17)
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
i) 6 0.6 0.9 9.5 0.6 1 10.0 0.6 1 10.5 0.6 1 12.5 0.7 1.1 14.7
ii) 7 0.6 0.9 9.5 0.6 1 10.0 0.6 1 10.5 0.6 1 12.5 0.7 1.1 14.7
iii) 8 0.6 1 11.1 0.6 1 11.3 0.6 1 12.4 0.6 1.1 14.9 0.7 1.2 17.5
iv) 9 0.6 1 11.3 0.6 1.1 12.4 0.6 1.1 13.1 0.6 1.1 15.8 0.7 1.3 18.5
v) 10 0.6 1 12 0.6 1.1 12.7 0.6 1.1 13.4 0.6 1.1 16.2 0.7 1.3 18.9
vi) 11 0.6 1 12 0.6 1.1 12.7 0.6 1.1 13.4 0.6 1.1 16.2 0.7 1.3 18.9
16
vii) 12 0.6 1 12.4 0.6 1.1 13.1 0.6 1.1 13.9 0.6 1.1 16.7 0.7 1.3 19.5
viii) 13 0.6 1 13.1 0.6 1.1 13.3 0.6 1.1 14.6 0.6 1.2 17.5 0.7 1.3 20.7
ix) 14 0.6 1.1 13.1 0.6 1.1 13.3 0.6 1.1 14.6 0.6 1.2 17.5 0.7 1.3 20.7
x) 15 0.6 1.1 13.5 0.6 1.2 14.3 0.6 1.2 15.1 0.6 1.2 18.8 0.7 1.4 21.5
xi) 16 0.6 1.1 13.3 0.6 1.2 14.5 0.6 1.2 15.4 0.6 1.2 18.6 0.7 1.4 21.9
xii) 17 0.6 1.1 14.6 0.6 1.2 15.4 0.6 1.2 16.3 0.6 1.3 19.7 0.7 1.4 23.2
xiii) 18 0.6 1.1 14.6 0.6 1.2 15.4 0.6 1.2 16.3 0.6 1.3 19.7 0.7 1.4 23.5
xiv) 19 0.6 1.1 14.6 0.6 1.2 15.4 0.6 1.3 16.3 0.6 1.3 19.7 0.7 1.4 24
xv) 20 0.6 1.2 15.4 0.6 1.3 16.3 0.6 1.4 17.3 0.6 1.4 20.9 0.7 1.5 24.5
xvi) 21 0.6 1.2 15.4 0.6 1.3 16.3 0.6 1.4 17.3 0.6 1.4 20.9 0.7 1.5 25.2
xvii) 22 0.6 1.2 16.3 0.6 1.3 17.3 0.6 1.4 18.2 0.6 1.4 22.1 0.7 1.5 26
xviii) 23 0.6 1.2 16.3 0.6 1.3 17.3 0.6 1.4 18.2 0.6 1.4 22.1 0.7 1.5 26.5
xix) 24 0.6 1.2 17.1 0.6 1.3 18.2 0.6 1.4 19.2 0.6 1.4 23.2 0.7 1.5 27.4
xx) 25 0.6 1.2 17.1 0.6 1.3 19.0 0.6 1.4 19.2 0.6 1.4 23.2 0.8 1.5 28.1
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Table 9 Recommended Lay-up of Cores

( Clause 14.3 and 15.3 )
No. of Cores Lay-up
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 D1)-6
7 1- 6
8 1-7
9 1-8
10 2-8
11 3-8
12 3-9
13 3-10
14 4-10
15 5-10
16 5-11
17 5-12
18 D1)-6-12
19 1-6-12
20 1-7-12
21 1-7-13
22 2-7-13
23 2-8-13
24 2-8-14
25 2-8-15
1)
Dummy core with HFFR property.
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ANNEX A
( Clause 4.2.1 )
HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT INSULATED CABLES
Sl Test Unit Test Method Type of Insulation
No.
HFI-TP70 HFI-XL70 HFI-XL90
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
A General
1 Rated temperature 70°C 70°C 90°C
2 Insulation resistance constant at rated temp. MΏ.km Min. 0.037 Min. 0.037 Min. 0.037
IS 10810-
Temperature °C 70 ± 2 70 ± 2 90 ± 2
43
Test duration Hr. 1 1 1
3 Properties before ageing
3.1 Values to be obtained for the tensile strength:
7.5 10 10
- Min. N/mm2
Values to be obtained for the elongation at IS 10810-
break: 7 150 125 125
Percent
- Min.
3.2 Properties after ageing in air oven
Ageing conditions:
- temperature o
C IS 10810- 80 ± 2 135 ± 2
100 ± 2 168
- duration of treatment h 11 168 168
Value to be obtained for the tensile strength:
- Min. N/mm2 — — —
- variation, Max. Percent ± 20 ± 30 ± 30
Values to be obtained for the elongation at
break: — — —
N/mm2
-Min. ± 20 ± 30 ± 25
Percent
- variation, Max.
4 Hot Deformation Test
o
C 80 ± 2 —
Temperature —
IS 10810-
Period of test Hr. 15 4 — —
Result Percent Max. 50 — —
5 Hot set test
o
C
Temperature — 200 ± 3 200 ± 3
Period under load Min IS 10810- — 15 15

Mechanical stress N/cm² 30 — 20 20
Elongation under load, Max. Percent — 175 175
Permanent Elongation, Max. Percent — 15 15
6 Cold Bend Test
Temperature o
C -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2
IS 10810-
Period of test h 3 3 3
20
Result No Cracks No Cracks No Cracks
7 Cold Impact test
Temperature o
C -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2
IS 10810-
Period of test h 3 3 3
21
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Sl Test Unit Test Method Type of Insulation

No.
HFI-TP70 HFI-XL70 HFI-XL90
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
8 Ozone resistance test
Temperature o
C 25 ± 2 25 ± 2 25 ± 2
Duration h 24 24 24
IS 10810-
13 250 to 300 × 250 to 300 × 250 to 300 ×
Concentration Percent
10-4 10-4 10-4
9 Assessment of halogen
pH pH >4.3 >4.3 >4.3
Conductivity µs/mm 5.7, <10 <10 <10
HCL and HBr Percent Annex 4 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
HF Percent <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
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ANNEX B
( Clause 4.5.1 )
HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT SHEATHED CABLES
Sl Test Unit Test Method Type of Sheathing
No.
HFS-TP70 HFS-TP 90 HFS-XL70 HFS-XL90
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
A General
1 Rated temperature °C 70 90 70 90
2 Properties before ageing
2.1 Values to be obtained for the
tensile strength: N/mm2 IS 10810 10 10 10 10
- Min. (Part 7)
Values to be obtained for the
elongation at break:
- Min. Percent 100 100 125 100
2.2 Properties after ageing in
air oven IS 10810
Ageing conditions: (Part 11)
- temperature o
C 80 ± 2 100 ± 2 100 ± 2 100 ± 2
- duration of treatment h 168 168 168 168
Value to be obtained for the
tensile strength:
- Min. N/mm2 10 10 7 10
- variation, Max. Percent ± 25 ± 40 ± 30 ± 40
Values to be obtained for the
elongation at break:
- Min. Percent 100 100 125 ± 30 100 ± 40
- variation, Max. Percent ± 25 ± 40 ± 40
3 Hot deformation Test IS 10810
(Part 15)
Temperature o
C 80 ± 2 90 ± 2 80 ± 2 90 ± 2
Period of test h 4 4 4 4
Result Percent Max. 50 Max. 50 Max. 50 Max. 50
percent percent percent percent
4 Hot set test IS 10810
(Part 30)
Temperature o
C — — 200 ± 3 200 ± 3
Period under load Minutes — — 15 15
Mechanical stress N/cm² — — 20 20
Elongation under load, Max. Percent — — 175 175
Permanent Elongation, Max. Percent — — 15 15
5 Cold bend test IS 10810
(Part 20)
Temperature o
C -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2
Period of test Hr. 3 3 3 3
Result No Cracks No Cracks No Cracks No Cracks
6 Cold impact test IS 10810
(Part 21)
Temperature o
C -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2 -15 ± 2
Period of test Hrs. 3 3 3 3
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Sl Test Unit Test Method Type of Sheathing

No.
HFS-TP70 HFS-TP 90 HFS-XL70 HFS-XL90
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
7 Assessment of halogen 5.7, Annex D
pH pH pH≥ 4.3
Conductivity µS/mm ≤ 10
HCL and HBr Percent ≤ 0.5
HF Percent ≤ 0.1
8 Water immersion test (Effect 5.13
of water on sheath)
Temperature o
C 70 70 70 70
Period of test h 168 168 168 168
Variation in TS Percent ± 30 ± 30 ± 30 ± 30
Variation in elong. Percent Percent ± 30 ± 30 ± 30 ± 30
9 Ozone resistance test
Temperature o
C IS 10810 25 ± 2 25 ± 2 25 ± 2 25 ± 2
(Part 13)
Duration Hr. 24 24 24 24
Concentration Percent 250 to 300 × 250 to 300 250 to 300 × 250 to 300
10-4 × 10-4 10-4 × 10-4
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ANNEX C
( Clause 8 )
SAMPLING OF CABLES
C-1 LOT C-2.3 In order to ensure the randomness of selection,

procedure given in IS 4905 may be followed.
In any consignment the cables of the same size and type
manufactured under essentially similar conditions of
C-3 NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERION
production shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.
FOR CONFORMITY
C-2 SCALE OF SAMPLING From each of the drum/coils/reels selected according
to col 1 and 2 of the above table, suitable lengths of
C-2.1 Samples shall be taken and tested from each test samples shall be taken. These test samples shall be
lot for ascertaining the conformity of the lot to the subjected to each of the acceptance tests. A test sample
requirements of the specification. is called defective if it fails in any one of the acceptance
tests. If the number of defectives is less than or equal to
C-2.2 The number of samples to be selected shall the corresponding permissible number given in col 3 of
depend on col 1 and 2 of the following table. These the above table, the lot shall be declared as conforming to
samples shall be taken at random. the requirements of the acceptance tests; otherwise not.
Scale of Sampling
Number of Drums/ Number of Drums/ Permissible Number of
Coils/Reels in the Lot Coils/Reels to be Defectives
taken as Samples
(1) (2) (3)
Up to 50 3 0
51 to 100 5 0
101 to 300 8 0
301 and above 13 2
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ANNEX D
( Clause 5.7 )
ASSESSMENT OF HALOGENS
D-1 REQUIREMENTS
D-1.1 The insulation and sheath shall meet the type test requirements as given in the following table:
Sl No. Test Method Measure Requirements
1 See D-2 pH and conductivity pH≥ 4.3 and
conductivity ≤ 10 µS/mm
2 IS 10810 (Part 59) Chlorine and bromine content expressed as content ≤ 0.5 percent
of HCL
3a See D-3 Presence of fluorine If negative, stop further test.
If positive, test as per 3b
3b See D-4 Fluorine content ≤ 0.1 percent
D-1.2 The material shall be tested as per given sequence as per the table given below:
Sl No. Test Method Measure Requirements Outcome
Step 0 See D-3 Halogen : Fluorine, chlorine and Negative value If negative stop test – material
bromine accepted. If positive go to step 1
pH pH < 4.3 Reject the material
pH > 4.3 Evaluate conductivity
Conductivity < 2.5µ S/mm Accept no further testing required
Step 1 See D-2
> 10 µS/mm Reject material
> 2.5 <10 Chlorine bromine determination as
per See D-3
Step 2 IS 10810 (Part 59) Chlorine and bromine content >0.5 percent Reject material
expressed as hydrochloric acid (HCl)
< 0.5 percent See D-4
See D-4 Fluorine content >0.1 percent Reject material
< 0.1 percent Accept material
D-2 DETERMINATION OF DEGREE OF distances between the quartz glass tube and the first
ACIDITY OF COMBUSTION GASES FOR bottle and between subsequent bottles shall be as short
MATERIAL BY MEASURING pH AND as possible. Glass or silicone rubber tubing shall be
CONDUCTIVITY used for these connections.
NOTES
D-2.1 Test Method Principle 1 At the exit side of the quartz glass tube, as close to the end
The material under test shall be heated in a stream as possible, it is permitted to place a plug of silica wool to aid
of dry air. The evolved gases shall be trapped by collection of condensates.
bubbling through wash bottles filled with distilled or 2 A third empty bottle, of the same size as the gas washing
demineralized water. bottles, placed before the gas washing bottles may be used to
improve safety, that is to prevent suck back of water into the
The acidity of the resulting solution shall be assessed quartz glass tube.
by determination of its pH value. The conductivity of
the solution shall also be determined. D-2.2.2 Tube Furnace
The length of the heating zone of the furnace shall be
D-2.2 Test Apparatus
within the range 480 mm to 620 mm and its inside
D-2.2.1 General diameter shall be within the range 38 mm to 62 mm. It
shall be equipped with an adjustable electrical heating
The apparatus is shown in Fig.2 to Fig.6.
system.
The assembly of the components which constitute
the test apparatus shall be leak-tight. The connecting
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1
3 4
2 5
6 7 9 8
10
24
Key
1 Synthetic air or compressed air, 6 Bar magnets
filtered and dried
2 Glass tube 7 Platinum wire
3 Thermocouple 8 Combustion boat
4 Quartz glass tube 9 Standard ground joint, size in correlation to
the diameter of the quartz glass tube
5 Test specimen 10 Furnace
Fig. 2 Device for Inserting Combustion Boat and Test Specimen
IS 17048 : 2018
Key
1 Magnetic stirring bar h 100 mm to 120 mm
Fig. 3 Example of a Gas Washing Bottle
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2 6 4
5
7
6
9
10 12
11
Key
1 Pressure reducing valve 7 Gas washing bottles
2 Flow meter 8 Synthetic air
3 Quartz glass tube 9 Device for inserting combustion boat
containing test specimen
4 Furnace 10 Combustion boat containing test specimen
5 Needle valve 11 Magnetic stirrer
6 Thermocouple 12 Magnetic stirring bar
Fig. 4 Test Apparatus: Method 1 – Use of Synthetic or Compressed Air From a Bottle
2 3 4
5 6
10
9
7 8
11 12
13
14 15
16
Key
1 Pressure reducing valve 7 Activated charcoal 13 Device for inserting combustion boat
containing test specimen
2 Flow meter 8 Silica gel 14 Combustion boat containing test specimen
3 Quartz glass tube 9 Thermocouple 15 Magnetic stirring bar
4 Furnace 10 Gas washing bottles 16 Magnetic stirrer
5 Compressed air 11 Air filtering
6 Needle valve 12 Air drying
Fig. 5 Test Apparatus: Method 2 – Use of Laboratory Compressed Air Supply
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1 2
3 4
5
9
8
6 7
10
11 12
13
14 15
16
Key
1 Flow meter 7 Silica gel 13 Device for inserting combustion boat containing test specimen
2 Furnace 8 Thermocouple 14 Combustion boat containing test specimen
3 Ambient air 9 Gas washing bottles 15 Magnetic stirring bar
4 Quartz glass tube 10 Suction pump 16 Magnetic stirrer
5 Needle valve 11 Air filtering
6 Activated charcoal 12 Air drying
Fig. 6 Test Apparatus: Method 3 – Use of Ambient Air Sucked by Means of a Suction Pump
D-2.2.3 Quartz Glass Tube The preferred method for insertion of the combustion
boat into the quartz glass tube is shown in Fig.2.
For the test, a quartz glass tube shall be introduced
into the tube furnace. The tube shall be approximately Prior to each test, the combustion boat shall be washed
concentric to the furnace. It shall be resistant to the and calcined in a muffle furnace at approximately
action of corrosive gases. 950 °C for 4 h after which it shall be introduced into
a desiccator and cooled to ambient temperature. The
The inside diameter of the tube shall be within the
combustion boat shall then be weighed to an accuracy
range 30 mm to 46 mm. The tube shall protrude on
of 0.1 mg until two identical consecutive weights are
the entrance side of the furnace by a length of between
obtained. This weight m1 shall be recorded.
60 mm to 200 mm, and on the exit side by between
60 mm to 100 mm. The initial clearance shall allow for D-2.2.5 Bubbling Devices for Gases
thermal expansion. For the purposes of measurement of
the protrusion distances, the tube shall be regarded as At the exit of the quartz glass tube, the evolved gases
that part of essentially constant diameter. shall be trapped by bubbling through two wash bottles
NOTE — The outer diameter of the tube should be chosen with
(see Fig. 3), each containing approximately 450 ml
due regard to the inside diameter of the tube furnace. of distilled or demineralized water of a purity at least
Prior to each test the tube shall be cleaned throughout grade 3 in accordance with IS 1070.
its length by being calcined at approximately 950°C. The pH value of the water shall be 6.5 ± 1, and the
conductivity less than 0.5 µS/mm.
D-2.2.4 Combustion Boats A magnetic stirrer shall be introduced in the first gas
The combustion boat shall be made of porcelain, washing bottle to get a good swirling motion and an
fused quartz or soapstone and shall have the following effective absorbtion of the combustion gases. The tubes
dimensions: into the wash bottles shall have a maximum internal
a) external length: within the range 45 mm to diameter at their tip of 5 mm in order to aid absorption.
100 mm; The height of the liquid above the end of the tube shall
b) external width: within the range 12 mm to 30 mm; be (110 ± 10) mm in each bottle.
and NOTE — Use of a standard laboratory glass bottle of internal
diameter approximately 75 mm will enable this requirement to
c) internal depth: within the range 5 mm to 10 mm. be met.
NOTE — The dimensions of the boat should be chosen with
due regard to the inside diameter of the quartz tube.
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D-2.2.6 Air Supply System D-2.2.10 Conductivity Measuring Device

The gas used for combustion shall be air. The conductivity measuring device shall have a range
The flow rate of air introduced into the quartz tube of 10–1 µS/mm to 10+2 µS/mm and shall be equipped
shall be adjusted according to the actual internal with an electrode.
cross-sectional area of the tube, such that the speed of
D-2.3 Test Specimen
air flowing across the sample is approximately 20 ml/
mm2/h.
D-2.3.1 General
The speed of air shall be regulated by reference to the
flow rate of air. The flow rate of air shall be (0.0157 Three test specimens for the general method, or two
× D2) l/h with a tolerance of ±10 percent. for the simplified method, each consisting of (1 000 ±
5) mg of the material to be tested, shall be prepared.
NOTE — The derivation of the flow rate of air from the speed
Each test specimen shall be taken from a sample
of air is:
representative of the material. Each test specimen shall
π D2 be cut into a number of smaller pieces.
ρ =V ×
4
NOTE — Pieces with a maximum dimension of 3 mm have
where, been found to be suitable.
D = internal diameter of the tube (mm); D-2.3.2 Conditioning of Specimen

ρ = flow rate of air (ml/h); and The prepared test specimens shall be stored for at
V = speed of air (ml/mm2/h). least 16 h at a temperature of (23 ±2) °C and a relative
The air supply shall be adjusted and controlled by humidity of (50 ±5) percent.
a needle valve, and the flow rate monitored by a D-2.4 Test Procedure
flowmeter of the appropriate range.
The air supplied shall be selected from one of the D-2.4.1 General
following methods:
The test procedure and determination of pH value and
a) Method 1 conductivity value shall be carried out on each test
This method uses synthetic air or compressed air from specimen.
a bottle. The air shall be introduced on the inlet side of
the quartz glass tube (see Fig. 4). D-2.4.2 Test Apparatus and Arrangement
b) Method 2 The test procedure defined in this clause shall be carried
This method uses a laboratory compressed air supply. out using the apparatus detailed in D-5.
Air shall be introduced on the inlet side of the quartz
D-2.4.3 Heating Procedure
glass tube and shall be filtered and dried (see Fig. 5).
c) Method 3 The air flow shall be adjusted by means of a needle
valve to the value specified in D-2.2.6 and shall be kept
This method uses the ambient air of the laboratory. The constant during the test.
air shall be filtered and dried. In this case, the mixture
of air and combustion gas shall be sucked by a pump The temperature shall be measured by a thermocouple
(see Fig. 6). suitably protected against corrosion and placed
inside the quartz glass tube. The heating system
D-2.2.7 Analytical Balance shall be adjusted such that the temperature at the
designated position for the boat shall be not less than
The balance shall have a precision of ± 0.1 mg. 935°C and not more than 965°C. The temperature at
D-2.2.8 Laboratory Glassware a position 300 mm from the designated position in
the direction of the air flow shall be not less than
For pH and conductivity determination, the following 900°C.
laboratory glassware shall be available: The boat containing the test specimen shall be quickly
one mark volumetric flask in accordance of IS 915 inserted into the heating zone of the tube to the designated
with 1 000 ml capacity. position determined by the thermocouple measurement
and the timer shall be started. The combustion boat
D-2.2.9 pH Meter shall be placed in such a way that the distance between
The pH meter shall have a precision of ± 0.02 and shall the boat and the exit end of the effective heating zone is
be equipped with a pH electrode. at least 300 mm. The effective heating zone is that zone
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where a temperature of not less than 900 °C has been D-3.1 Equipment
determined by the thermocouple measurement.
a) Bunsen burner;
The combustion procedure, under the air flow condition, b) Glass test tubes of approximately 50 mm × 10 mm;
shall be continued for (30 ±1) min in the furnace.
c) Test tube holder;
WARNING —The operator should take precautions, for
example, the wearing of eye protection and suitable protective d) Evaporating basin / mortar;
clothing, because certain materials ignite quickly, and can e) Wire gauge;
cause “blow back” of hot gases. Care should also be taken
to avoid over-pressurization of the system, and to allow for f) Funnel; and
venting of exhaust gases. Guidance on the avoidance of “blow g) Filter paper.
back” is given in Note 2 of D-2.2.1.
D-3.2 Materials
D-2.4.4 Washing Procedure
a) Sample;
Following the heating procedure, all the bottles used
shall be disconnected, and the contents washed into b) Sodium metal;
a 1 000 ml volumetric flask. Using water with the c) Nitric acid ( 5 percent);
properties given in D-2.2.5, the bottles, the connecting d) Aqueous silver nitrate (5 percent);
links and, after cooling, the end of the quartz glass tube e) Freshly prepared zirconium-alizarin red S reagent;
including the silica wool (if used) shall also be washed
into the flask, and the contents made up to 1 000 ml. f) Glacial acetic acid; and
g) pH papers.
D-2.5 Determination of the pH Value and Conduc-
tivity D-3.3 Procedure
The pH shall be measured using a pH meter calibrated D-3.3.1 Sodium Fusion
as proposed by the instrument supplier.
Place 200 to 250 mg of the sample into the bottom of
The pH value of the solution shall be determined at
a small soda glass test tube. Add 10 ml of de-ionized
(25 ±1)°C in accordance with the test procedures as
water to the evaporating basin and place this in the fume
prescribed by the supplier of the measuring instrument.
cupboard behind the safety screen. Whilst holding the
Conductivity value measurements shall also be test tube firmly with the test tube holder at an angle of
performed at (25 ±1) °C in accordance with the 45o to 60o to the vertical, introduce a piece of freshly
test procedures as prescribed by the supplier of the cut, clean sodium in size of a small pea ( 200 to 250
conductivity measuring instrument. mg) into the mouth of the test tube without allowing
The pH value and conductivity value shall preferably it to come into contact with the sample directly. With
be read by using automatic temperature compensation. the safety screen in place, heat the sodium gently until
If such a facility is not available, the values shall be read it melts and runs down on to the sample leading to
when the temperature of the solution is at (25 ±1) °C. vigorous reaction when the molten sodium reaches the
sample in case of presence of halogen. Heat the test
NOTE — Automatic temperature compensation is usually
an integral feature of the pH and conductivity measuring tube gently for about a minute, then more strongly until
instruments. the lower 20 mm of the test tube glows red hot. Plunge
the red hot tube into the water in the evaporating basin,
D-2.6 Evaluation of the Test Results immediately placing the gauze on the top, to prevent
From the two test determinations undertaken, the the loss of material when tube shatters on contact with
sample shall be considered to have met the performance water. Allow any unreacted sodium to react before
requirement if both pH values are greater than or equal grinding up the solution and glass. Filter and separate
to the specified value and both conductivity values are the filtrate into two equal portions.
less than or equal to the specified value.
D-3.4 Determination of Presence of Chlorine and
D-3 DETERMINATION OF HALOGENS — Bromine
E LEMENTAL TEST To the first portion of the filtrate, add sufficient nitric
Warning — Owing to its potentially hazardous nature the
acid to make the solution acidic. Boil this total volume
fusion operation should be carried out in a fume cabinet, using till reduced by half, to remove any hydrogen cyanide
safety screen. (HCN) or hydrogen sulfide (H2S), if present, which
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would interfere with the test. Add 1 ml of silver nitrate 15 ml 2 propanol plus 35 ml water. Filter before
solution a white or yellowish precipitate indicates the use.
presence of halogen (Cl, Br), in the original sample c) Standard fluoride solution prepared from sodium
(if the liquor is decanted and the precipitate is white fluoride.
and readily soluble in dilute ammonia then chloride is
d) Dodecanol.
present).
e) 0.5 M Sodium hydroxide solution.
D-3.5 Determination of Presence of Fluorine
D-4.2.2 Procedure
To the second portion of the filtrate, acidify with glacial
acetic acid. Boil this solution until its total volume is D-4.2.2.1 General
reduced to half.
Place an accurately weighed sample of material
Add two to three drops of freshly prepared zirconium (25 mg-30 mg) in a 1 l oxygen flask using 2 to 3
lake reagent (equal volume of): drops of dodecanol on the sample to assist burning.
a) Alizarin solution : Prepared by mixing 0.05 gm Add 5 ml of 0.5 M sodium hydroxide solution as
alizarin Red – S in 50 ml distilled water. absorbant. Burn the sample and allow mist to settle.
b) Zirconium solution : 0.05gm zirconium nitrate Transfer the contents of the flask with minimum
in 10 ml concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCL) washing to a 50 ml volumetric flask and proceed
diluted with 50 ml of distilled water. with method A or B.
Heat at 40°C for one hour. The presence of fluoride is D-4.2.2.2 Method A — Ion selective electrode method
indicated by the red/pink colouration being bleached to fluoride
yellow.
Add 5 ml of recommended/buffer reagent to the
D-4 DETERMINATION OF LOW LEVELS OF sample solution and washings, and make up to the
FLUORINE mark. Construct a calibration curve for the fluoride ion
electrode according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
D-4.1 Principle Measure the fluoride concentration of the sample
solution and calculate the percentage of fluorine in the
D-4.1.1 General sample.
The sample is burnt in an oxygen flask, and the resulting D-4.2.2.3 Method B — Alizarin fluorine blue method
solution is used to measure the fluorine content. The
fluorine content may be measured using either of the Add 5 ml alizarin fluorine blue reagent to the sample
following methods: solution and washings and make up to the mark.
Allow to stand for the colour to develop. Measure the
a) Method A — A fluoride ion selective electrode, or absorbance of the solution at 630 nm using a 1 cm cell
b) Method B — Colourimetrically, by formation of with water as blank.
the blue-red oligomer fluorine blue complex.
Construct a calibration curve by suitably diluting
D-4.1.2 Apparatus the standard fluoride solution to give concentrations
in the range 0 μg/ml to 2 μg/ml. Also measure the
a) Oxygen flask; absorbance of a reagent blank using reagent and
b) Pipettes; and water only. Calculate the fluorine concentration in the
c) Volumetric flasks. sample.
NOTE — All apparatus used in the fluorine determination
should be made of polycarbonate or polypropylene, as fluoride
D-4.2.3 Using this method, it is estimated that fluorine
ions react with glassware. levels with values greater than 0.02 percent can be
detected.
For method A, ion selective electrode (fluoride) with
suitable millivolt meter and for method B, visible In order to determine total halogen content of the
spectrophotometer. material under test, the methods described below in
both a) and b) shall be used.
D-4.1.3 Reagents
D-4.3 Acid Gas Generation
a) Method A: electrode filling solution —
Buffer solution as recommended by electrode a) Tests shall be performed in accordance with the
manufacturer. method specified in IS 10810 (Part 59).
b) Method B: alizarin fluorine blue reagent — b) Tests shall be performed in accordance with the
Dissolve 2.5 g alizarin fluorine blue complex in method specified in D-2 .
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भारतीय मानक IS 17048 : 2018

1 100 वोल्ट की और तक की कार्यकारिता

Halogen Free Flame Retardant

भारतीय मानक ब्रयू ो

October 2018  Price Group 11

Power Cable Sectional Committee, ETD 09

Category code Cable description IS No. Title

IS No. Title 3.6 Nominal Value ― The value by which a quantity

(Part 43) : 1984 Insulation resistance SECTION 1

5.2 Spark Test (Routine Test) 5.10 Persulphate Test

5.8 Toxicity Index Test 6.1 General Requirements

The colours shall be clear, identifiable and durable. 7 CABLE CODE

Table 1 Core Identification

SECTION 2 UNSHEATHED SINGLE 11.2 Insulation

Table 3 Dimensions of Single Core Halogen Free Flame Retardant Type

Sl No. Nominal Cross-sectional Class of Thickness of Insulation Max. Overall

13.1 Conductor 13.5 Ovality

13.2 Insulation The maximum overall dimensions shall be within the

14.2 Insulation 15 MULTICORE CIRCULAR HALOGEN FREE

Table 5 HFFR Insulated Circular

Table 6 Flexible HFFR Insulated and Sheathed

Table 7 HFFR Insulated Sheathed / Unsheathed Flexible Cords and

vi) 4.00 0.80 — — — — — — — — — — 4.8 × 9.6 9.6 12.0 × 7.4

Table 8 Flexible Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR)

Table 9 Recommended Lay-up of Cores

Period under load Min IS 10810- — 15 15

Sl Test Unit Test Method Type of Insulation

Sl Test Unit Test Method Type of Sheathing

C-1 LOT C-2.3 In order to ensure the randomness of selection,

3b See D-4 Fluorine content ≤ 0.1 percent

D-2.2.6 Air Supply System D-2.2.10 Conductivity Measuring Device

D = internal diameter of the tube (mm); D-2.3.2 Conditioning of Specimen

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