Specifies the test methods for filling compounds of electric cables used with telecommunication equipment. Gives the methods for drop-point, separation of oil, lower temperature brittleness, total acid number, absence of corrosive components, permittivity at 23 °C, d.c. resistivity at 23°C and 100°C. This consolidated version consists of the first edition (1990) and its amendment 1 (2003). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.