BS 7383:1990

This standard BS 7383:1990 Specification for cold-pour resin-based compound for use as a filling medium in terminating cables in enclosures for voltages not exceeding 11 kV for use in coal mines is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials

This British Standard specifies the form of supply, properties and type tests for a resin-based compound supplied in kit form, suitable as a cold-pour filling medium when terminating electric cables in enclosures primarily used in mines; in particular, but not exclusively, for cable couplers complying with BS 3454, BS 3905 and BS 7019.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Alternative to BS 1858 for internal insulation in plugs, sockets and connectors. Specifies form of supply, general properties and testing and gives guidance on use.