This British Standard specifies requirements for bitumen-based compounds that are subjected to electrical stress in service and are suitable for use as filling compounds in the accessories for electric cables. It is not applicable to oils and oil-resisting compounds, cold pouring compounds and those designed for special purposes.
NOTE Conformity of a filling compound to the provisions of this standard does not necessarily indicate that it is suitable for a particular cable accessory purpose intended by the purchaser. When there is any doubt as to the type of compound to be used for any such purpose, the supplier of the compound should be consulted.