1.1 These requirements cover test procedures to be used for the evaluation of industrial laminates, filament wound tubing, vulcanized fibre, and materials for use in fabricating printed wiring boards.

1.2 These requirements provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials, that are intended to provide guidance to the material manufacturer, the fabricator, the end product manufacturer, safety engineers and other interested parties.

1.3 For constructions and materials not specifically addressed in this Standard:

1. • The printed wiring board should provide safeguards not less than that generally afforded by this document and the principles of safety contained herein. This includes printed wiring boards with technologies, materials, or methods of construction, including the manufacturing process, not specifically addressed in this document.

2. • Propose for discussion with the Technical Committee the need for additional detailed requirements to address a new situation in a timely manner.