ASTM D866-99(2004)

1.1 This specification covers a crosslinked styrene-butadiene (SBR) synthetic rubber compound suitable for use as the outer covering or jacket on insulated electrical wires or cables for heavy-duty service.

1.2 This jacket is not recommended for installation at a temperature lower than 35 °C.

1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in parentheses are for information only.

This specification covers a crosslinked styrenebutadiene (SBR) synthetic rubber compound suitable for use as the outer covering or jacket on insulated electrical wires or cables for heavy-duty service. Physical properties of the synthetic rubber before aging, after aging, and after air oven testing such as tensile strength, tension, and elongation at rupture shall be determined.