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Description / Abstract: This test is intended to verify that filling and flooding compoundswill not flow from a filledfiber optic cable at stated temperatures.(Footnote 1)
NOTE: Filling and flooding compounds minimize water penetration andassist in isolating fibers fromoutside environmental concerns.
Footnote 1 - For a similar test for other than fiber optic filledtelecommunications cable, referto the compound Flow test of ASTM D 4565.