UL 510:2020 pdf download.STANDARD FOR SAFETY-Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape.
1.1 In the US, this standard covers the following:
a) Thermoplastic and rubber tapes for use as electrical insulation at not more than 600 V and at 80° C (176° F) and lower temperatures on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance with NFPA 70. It is intended that rubber tape on a joint or splice be mechanically protected by a covering such as friction, PE (thermoplastic polyethylene), or PVC (polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate)tape. Thermoplastic tape is acceptable without the additional mechanical protection.
b) The characteristic constituent of the thermoplastic tape covered in this Standard is either PVC (polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate), or PE (thermoplastic polyethylene).
1.2 In Canada, this standard covers the following:
a) Thermoplastic and rubber tapes for use as electrical insulation at not more than 600 V and 80°C (176° F) and lower temperatures on joints and splices in wire and cables in accordance with the CSA C22.1. It is intended that rubber tape on a joint or splice be mechanically protected by a covering such as friction, PE (thermoplastic polyethylene), or PVC (polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate) tape. Thermoplastic tape is acceptable without the additional mechanical protection.
b) The characteristic constituent of the thermoplastic tape covered in this Standard is PE (thermoplastic polyethylene). Requirements for PVC tape are covered by CSA C22.2 No. 197.
2 Units of Measurement
2.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or approximate information.
3 Referenced Publications
3.1 Any undated reference appearing in the requirements of this standard shall be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of the reference, including all revisions and amendments.
3.2 The following standards are referenced in this standard, and portions of these referenced standards may be essential for compliance.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
ASTM D297, Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products — Chemical Analysis
ASTM D41 2, Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers — Tension
ASTM D1000, Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
ASTM D4325, Standard Test Method for Nonmetallic Semi-Conducting and Electrically Insulating Rubber Tapes.UL 510 pdf download.