scope:

This Standard specifies characteristics of synthetic organic esters intended for use as insulating liquids in transformers and other electrical equipment. - Clauses 3 to 8 describe the synthetic organic esters and give general guidance on their properties, safety, storage and disposal. They also give requirements for packaging, labelling and sampling. - Clause 9 describes the test methods that shall be employed to test the properties of synthetic organic esters. - Clauses 11 and 12 specify the required characteristics of synthetic organic esters intended for use in transformers and capacitors. Other specification sheets will be added when required.