BS 7655-1.3:2000

This standard BS 7655-1.3:2000 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials

This section of BS 7655 specifies the requirements for the cross-linked insulating compound listed in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811 and BS 6469.

This section is to be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0, which contains essential provisions for the application of this section of BS 7655.

Table 1 – Type of cross-linked insulation

Type	Maximum material operating temperature °C	General application
GP 8	90	Ordinary duty XLPE