SN EN 60455-2 : 1999

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General notes on methods of test
5 Methods of test for reactive compounds and their
    components
    5.1 Flash point (1, 2 and 3)
    5.2 Density (1, 2 and 3)
    5.3 Viscosity (1, 2 and 3)
    5.4 Shelf life (1, 2 and 3)
    5.5 Softening temperature (1 and 2)
    5.6 Ash content (1 and 2)
    5.7 Filler content (1 and 2)
    5.8 Chlorine content
          5.8.1 Total chlorine content of unsaturated
                 polyesters and epoxide resins (1 and 2)
          5.8.2 Inorganic chlorine content of epoxide
                 resins and glycidyl esters (1)
          5.8.3 Easily saponifiable chlorine content of
                 epoxide resins and related materials (1)
    5.9 Epoxide equivalent of epoxide resins (1)
    5.10 Water content (Karl Fischer method) (1 and 2)
    5.11 Hydroxyl value
          5.11.1 Polyester resins (1)
          5.11.2 Resins other than polyester (1)
    5.12 Acid value of polyester resins (1)
    5.13 Amount of double bonds of unsaturated polyester
          and acrylate resins (1)
    5.14 Acid and acid-anhydride content of acid-anhydride
          hardeners (2)
    5.15 Amine value (2)
    5.16 Pot life (3)
    5.17 Gel time
          5.17.1 Unsaturated polyester based compounds (3)
          5.17.2 Phenolic resin based compounds (3)
          5.17.3 Other compounds (3)
    5.18 Exothermic temperature rise
          5.18.1 Unsaturated polyester based compounds (3)
          5.18.2 Compounds other than unsaturated polyester
                 based (3)
    5.19 Total volume shrinkage of epoxide and unsaturated
          polyester based compounds (3)
6 Methods of test for cured reactive compounds
    6.1 Test specimens
          6.1.1 Preparation of the reactive compound
          6.1.2 Preparation of test specimens
          6.1.3 Type and number of test specimens
    6.2 Density
    6.3 Mechanical properties
          6.3.1 Tensile properties
          6.3.2 Compressive properties
          6.3.3 Flexural properties
          6.3.4 Impact strength
          6.3.5 Hardness
    6.4 Thermal properties
          6.4.1 Bond strength at elevated temperature
          6.4.2 Linear thermal expansion
          6.4.3 Thermal conductivity
          6.4.4 Glass transition
          6.4.5 Flammability
          6.4.6 Thermal shock
          6.4.7 Temperature index
    6.5 Chemical properties
          6.5.1 Water absorption
          6.5.2 Effect of liquid chemicals
          6.5.3 Resistance to mould growth
          6.5.4 Water vapour permeability
    6.6 Electrical properties
          6.6.1 Effect of water immersion on volume
                 resistivity
          6.6.2 Dielectric dissipation factor and relative
                 permittivity
          6.6.3 Breakdown voltage and electric strength
          6.6.4 Proof tracking index (PTI)
          6.6.5 Electrolytic corrosion
Figure 1 - Test set-up for volume resistivity
Figure 2 - Example of electrode arrangement for flexible
           cured compound
Figure 3 - Example of electrode arrangement for rigid cured
           compound
Annex A - Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                     publications with their corresponding
                     European publications

Defines methods of test for use when testing resin based reactive compounds, their components and cured compounds used for electrical insulation.