IEC 60695-5-2:2026 summarises the test methods that are used in the assessment of the corrosivity of fire effluent. It presents a brief summary of test methods in common use, either as international standards, national or industry standards. It includes special observations on their relevance, for electrotechnical products and their materials, to real fire scenarios and gives recommendations on their use.
This first edition cancels and replaces the third edition of IEC TS 60695-5-2 published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TS 60695-5-2:
a) 4.4, The nature of the corrosivity measurement, has been added to follow recent technological developments;
b) 5.2, Tests for the determination of halogen acid in combustion gases, has been updated following the recent development of IEC 60754.
