16 C.F.R. § 1505.8

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 1505.8 - Maximum acceptable material temperatures

The maximum acceptable material temperatures for electrically operated toys shall be as follows (Classes 105, 130, A, and B are from "Motors and Generators," Standard MG-1-1967 published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association):

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Material	Degrees C.	Degrees F.
Capacitors	(¹)	(¹)
Class 105 insulation on windings or relays, solenoids, etc.:
Thermocouple method²	90	194
Resistance method	110	230
Class 130 insulation system	110	230
Insulation:
Varnished-cloth insulation	85	185
Fiber used as electrical insulation	90	194

Class A	Class B	Class A	Class B
Insulation on coil windings of a.c. motors (not including universal motors) and on vibrator coils:
In open motors and on vibrator coils-thermocouple or resistance method²	100	120	212	248
In totally enclosed motors-thermocouple or resistance method²	105	125	221	257
Insulation on coil windings of d.c. motors and of universal motors:
In open motors:
Thermocouple method²	90	110	194	230
Resistance method	100	120	212	248
In totally enclosed motors:
Thermocouple method²	95	115	203	239
Resistance method	105	125	221	257
Phenolic composition³		150	302
Rubber- or thermoplastic-insulated wires and cords³		60	140
Sealing compound		(⁴)	(⁵)
Supporting surface while the toy is operating normally		90	194
Wood and other similar combustible material		90	194

¹ If the capacitor has no marked temperature limit, the maximum acceptable temperature will be assumed to be 65 °C. (149 °F.) for an electrolytic type and 90 °C. (194 °F.) for other than an electrolytic type.

² The temperature indicated refers to the hottest spot on the outside surface of the coil measured by the thermocouple method.

³ The limitations on rubber- and thermoplastic-insulated wires and cords and on phenolic composition do not apply if the insulation or the phenolic has been investigated and found to have special heat-resistant properties, or if the insulation meets the thermal requirements.

⁴ 40 less than melting point.

⁵ 104 less than melting point.

16 C.F.R. §1505.8