The standard gives requirements for properties of phenolic cellulose paper copper-clad laminated sheet, high electrical quality, in thicknesses of 0.5 mm up to 6.4 mm. The sheet consists of an insulating base phenolic resin bonded cellulose paper laminate with metal foil bonded to one or both side. This publication supersedes IEC 249-2 (1970), 249-2A (1971) and 249-2B (1973).