BS 7655-10.1:2000

This standard BS 7655-10.1:2000 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials

This section of BS 7655 specifies the requirements for the thermoplastic medium density polyethylene (MDPE) sheathing compound listed in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811, BS 6469 and BS 2782.

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 MDPE sheathing compound

Type	Maximum material operating temperature °C	General application
TS 2	—	MDPE for use over cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C