IEC 60695-8-3, which is a technical specification, specifies quantitative test methods for
determining the heat release from the combustion of insulating liquids of electrotechnical
products when exposed to a defined heat flux with spark ignition. Smoke production, ignition
times and mass loss are also measured. This technical specification may also be applicable to
other liquid test specimens.
This technical specification is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of
standards in accordance with the principles laid down in I EC Guide 104 and in
ISOIIEC Guide 51.
One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of
basic safety publications in the preparation of its publications. The requirements, test
methods or test conditions of this basic safety publication will not apply unless specifically
referred to or included in the relevant publications.
HAZARD WARNING
The testing of volatile liquids with this apparatus can lead to explosions so it is
essential to examine all liquids using the preliminary testing procedure described in 8.1.