BS 7655-2.3:2000

This standard BS 7655-2.3:2000 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing 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 general application cross-linked elastomeric sheathing compounds 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 ― Types of cross-linked elastomeric sheathing compounds for general application

Type	Maximum material operating temperature°C	General application
RS 2	60	Heavy duty oil-resisting and flame retardant
RS 3	85	Ordinary duty oil-resisting and flame retardant
RS 4	85	Heavy duty oil-resisting and flame retardant
RS 6	60	Heavy duty oil-resisting and flame retardant with increased tear resistance