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Insulation
Code		 Insulation Description
Individual/Overall 		Continuous
use
Temperature
Limits		 Single
Exposure
Temperature
Limits		 Moisture
Resistance		 Abrasion
Resistance
801
 PVC / PVC
-20 to +221°F
-29 to +105 °C
221°F
105°C
Excellent Good
803
 PVC Rip Cord
805
 Polyvinal / Polyvinal - Twisted & Shielded
-60 to 300°F
-51 to 149°C
176°F
80°C
Excellent Good
807
 Nylon / Nylon
-20 to +176°F
-29 to +80°C
300°F
149°C
Good Excellent
809
 Teflon / Teflon
-90 to 500 °F
-68 to 260 °C
600°F
316°C
Excellent Good
810
 Extruded Teflon / Extruded Teflon
-90 to 500 °F
-68 to 260 °C
600°F
316°C
Excellent Good
810
 Extruded Teflon / Extruded Teflon
-90 to 400 °F
-68 to 204°C
500°F
260°C
Excellent Good
811
 Fused Kapton / Fused Kapton
to 600 °F
to 316°C
800°F
427°C
Excellent Good
812
 Nextel / Nextel (Alumina Ceramic Fiber)
2600 °F
1426 °C
3000°F
1648°C
Good Fair
820
 Vitreous Silica Fiber / Vitreous Silica Fiber
1600°F
871°C
2000°F
1093°C
Fair Fair
822
 High Temp Glass / High Temp Glass
1300°F
704°C
1600°F
871°C
Fair Fair
828
 Fiberglass / Fiberglass
900°F
482°C
1000°F
538°C
Good to
400°F (204°C) 		Fair
830
 Fiberglass/Fiberglass - with SS Overbraid
900°F
482°C
1000°F
538°C
Good to
400°F (204°C)		 Excellent