BS EN 50363-3:2005+A1:2011

This standard BS EN 50363-3:2005+A1:2011 Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials

This part of EN 50363 specifies the requirements for the physical properties of the PVC insulating compounds given in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in EN 60811 series and EN 50395.

NOTE This part of EN 50363 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50363-0.

Table 1 – Types of PVC insulating compound

Type	Maximum material operating temperature °C	General application
TI 1	70	General purpose
TI 2	70	Flexible (including transparent)
TI 3	90	Heat resistant
TI 4	70	For installation at low temperatures
TI 5	70	General purpose flexible for lower temperature use