MIL-DTL-3432J
TABLE Ill. Compounds in accordance with table B-I.
Class
Insulating compound designators in
Jacketing compound designator in
designation
accordance with table B-I.
accordance with table B-I.
2nd letter
1/ 2/ 3/
1/ 2/ 3/
IS, IH, S, O,
S, O, JN
G
1/ 2/ 3/
1/ 2/ 3/
IS, IH, S, O
S, O, JN
O
1 /2/ 3/
1/ 2/ 3/
IS-L, IH, S, O
S, O, JS-L, JN-L
L
1/ 2/ 3/
1/ 2/ 3/
IS-L, IH, S, O
S, O, JN-L
D
1/ 2/ 3/
1/ 2/ 3/
IH, S, O
S, O, JH
H
3/
3/
IH
JN-L
B
3/
3/
IE
JN-L
C
3/
3/
IE
JU
K
2/ 3/
3/
IR, IL
JR, JN
N
1/ 2/ 3/
1/ 2/ 3/
S, O
S, O
E
1/ For S and O insulating and jacketing designations, see appendix A herein for additional performance
requirements.
2/ Types IS, S, O and JH are not for CECOM use.
3/ For definitions of insulating and jacketing compound designators, refer to table B-I.
3.1.2.1 Polyethylene. Polyethylene shall be in accordance with ASTM D4976 or equivalent.
3.1.2.2 Polyurethane. Polyurethane shall be of a polyetherurethane type.
3.1.2.3 Crosslink polyethylene. Crosslink polyethylene shall meet the requirements of table B-II, insulation for
cables rated 0 to 2000 volts.
3.1.2.4 Polyamide (nylon). Polyamide shall be in accordance with ASTM D4066.
3.1.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered or environmentally
preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the
operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.1.4 Fillers and binders. Materials used for fillers and binders shall be compatible with the requirements of the
finished cable. Twisted polyethylene film or foam polypropylene is acceptable for use with thermoplastic materials
only. The yarns shall be clean, dry, and substantially free from all foreign particles, knots, lumps, or any substance
that would impair the insulation of the conductor. All materials shall be fungus resistant in accordance with ASTM
G21.
3.1.5 Separators. Materials used for separators shall be one of the types specified in 3.12.5.1 and 3.2.5.2.
3.1.5.1 Polyester tapes. Where used, polyester tapes shall conform to MIL-I-631 type G, form Tf. Polyester tape
may be polyethylene-coated for subsequent heat sealing.
3.1.5.2 Polypropylene tape. Where used, polypropylene shall be in accordance with MIL-P-24216.
3.2 Design and construction. Cables shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified
herein.
3.2.1 Conductors. Conductors shall be in accordance with A-A-59551. For a particular size and flexibility, the
3.2.2 Ground wires.
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