BS EN 50655-1:2023

This standard BS EN 50655-1:2023 Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterization is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.060.20 Cables
• 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials

This document specifies the test methods and requirements of tests for fingerprinting (as defined in 3.9) of solvent-free polymerizable, reacting resinous compound intended to be used for electrical insulation and/or mechanical protection in cable accessories covered by EN 50393, HD 629.1 and HD 629.2, for low and medium voltage up to 20,8/36 (42) kV. Fingerprinting testing of materials does not have a mandatory link to type testing of accessories. It is regarded as stand-alone tests, but it can be carried out in combination with the accessory type tests. NOTE Information on health and safety is given in Annex A.