This part of JB/T 10696 specifies the conditions, procedures and result evaluation of rat gnawing test.
This part is applicable to the determination of rat gnawing performance of wires and cables with anti-rat repellent.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this part of JB/T 10696, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) to, or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
JB/T 10696.1-2007 Test methods for determining mechanical, physical and chemical properties of electric cables and wires - Part 1: General
3 Rat species and breeding
3.1 SD rats are recommended for the test. The species adopted for test shall only be used for rat gnawing test method after being certified by an official research institution.
3.2 Healthy SD rats bred in clean or superior facilities without subjecting to any other test are adopted; unmated male and female rats are adopted.
3.3 Rats shall be bred in stainless steel wire cages or plastic cages with length not less than 300mm, width not less than 200mm and height not less than 100mm.
3.4 Other rat species, where adopted, shall be specified and indicated in the test report.
