BS EN 60754-1 is an international standard that discusses the determination of the halogen acid gas content for Tests on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from cables. Halogen acid gases are toxic irritants that react with hydrogen to form hydrogen halides (HF, HCl, HBr, etc.) and with water to form acids.
BS EN 60754-1 specifies the apparatus and procedure for the determination of the amount of halogen acid gas, other than hydrofluoric acid, evolved during the combustion of compounds based on halogenated polymers and compounds containing halogenated additives taken from electric or optical fibre cable constructions.
BS EN 60754-1 is intended for the testing of individual components used in cable construction. The use of this method will enable the verification of requirements that are stated in the appropriate cable specification for individual components of cable construction.
BS EN 60754-1 on the determination of halogen acid gas content applies to:
Halogen acid gas content is the amount of halogen acid gas evolved, except hydrofluoric acid, expressed as milligrams of hydrochloric acid per gram of total test specimen. BS EN 60754-1 provides a method for determining the number of acid gases evolved by burning cable components so that limits can be agreed upon for cable specifications.
BS EN 60754-1 provides various tests for the determination of halogen acid content which are blank test, material test and halogen acid content calculation which helps you in the test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables.
BS EN 60754-1 provides you with comprehensive guidance useful throughout the process of determining the halogen acid gas content.
EN 60754-1:2014
IEC 60754-1:2011