ASTM D4349-10

Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials

SCOPE
1.1 This classification system covers the basic polymers and copolymers known as polyphenylene ethers and polyphenylene oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions. Recycled materials are included in this standard as Class 5 of Table PPE.
Note 1—Addition to the natural polymer or copolymer of pigments, colorants, or other additives can cause the final composition to no longer meet the requirements specified for the natural polymer or copolymer.
Note 2—The preferred abbreviation for polyphenylene ether is PPE, as noted in Terminology D1600.  
1.2 This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection should be made by those having expertise in the plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the costs involved, and the inherent properties of the material other than those covered by this standard.
1.3 There may be other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specific applications. These are to be specified by using the suffixes described in Section 5.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
Note 3—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2010
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4349-96(2004) - Classification System for Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D4000-23 - Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4349 −10
ClassificationSystem and Basis for Specification for
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Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4349; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This classification system covers the basic polymers and
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
copolymersknownaspolyphenyleneethersandpolyphenylene
Impact Resistance of Plastics
oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
Recycled materials are included in this standard as Class 5 of
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
Table PPE.
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
NOTE 1—Addition to the natural polymer or copolymer of pigments,
Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
colorants, or other additives can cause the final composition to no longer
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
meet the requirements specified for the natural polymer or copolymer.
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
NOTE 2—The preferred abbreviation for polyphenylene ether is PPE, as
als
noted in Terminology D1600.
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.2 This classification system and subsequent line callout
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
(specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts.
tics
It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
selection should be made by those having expertise in the
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the
als
performance required of the part, the environment to which it
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the
Determine Conformance with Specifications
costsinvolved,andtheinherentpropertiesofthematerialother
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories:
than those covered by this standard.
UL 94 Standards for Tests for Flammability for Parts in
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1.3 There may be other requirements necessary to identify
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particular characteristics important to specific applications.
These are to be specified by using the suffixes described in
3. Terminology
Section 5.
3.1 The terminology used in this classification is in accor-
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
dance with Terminologies D883 and D1600.
standard.
3.2 The polyphenylene ether materials will be designated
NOTE 3—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard. PPE as specified in Terminology D1600.
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ThisclassificationsystemisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Materials. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D4349 - 96(2004). Available from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Publications Stock, 333 Pfing-
DOI: 10.1520/D4349-10. sten Road, Northbrook, IL 60067.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Classification
4.1 Polyphenylene ether-based materials are classified into
groups according to their compositions. These groups are
subdivided into classes and grades, as shown in Table PPE.
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TABLE PPE Requirements for Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials
A
NOTE 1—Values given are for natural materials only. Other colors can be different.
Tensile Flexural Izod
Heat Deflection, min
Specific
Strength, Modulus, Impact,
Grade Gravity,
at 1.82 at 0.45 B B
, C , C B, D
Group Description Class Description
D638, D790, D256,
Description ASTM
MPa, MPa,
MPa, MPa, J/m,
B B
D792,min
D648, °C D648, °C
min min min
E
1 Unmodified 1 general purpose 0 other
F E
2 flame retardant 0 other
E
0 other 0 other
G
2 PS modified
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Designation:D4349–96 (Reapproved 2004)
Classification System for Designation: D4349 – 10
Classification System and Basis for Specification for
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Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4349; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1This classification system covers the basic polymers and copolymers known as polyphenylene ethers and polyphenylene
oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions. *
1.1 This classification system covers the basic polymers and copolymers known as polyphenylene ethers and polyphenylene
oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions. Recycled materials are included in this standard as Class 5 of Table
PPE.
NOTE1—Addition to the natural polymer or copolymer of pigments, colorants or additives may result in the final composition not meeting the
requirementsspecifiedforthenaturalpolymerorcopolymer.Discussionswiththesuppliershouldtakeplacebeforespecificationsofalteredcompositions
areestablished. 1—Additiontothenaturalpolymerorcopolymerofpigments,colorants,orotheradditivescancausethefinalcompositiontonolonger
meet the requirements specified for the natural polymer or copolymer.
NOTE 2—The preferred abbreviation for polyphenylene ether is PPE, as noted in Terminology D1600.
1.2This classification system is not intended for the selection of materials, but only as a means to call out plastic materials to
beusedforthemanufactureofparts.Theselectionofthesematerialsistobemadebypersonnelwithexpertiseintheplasticsfield
where the environment, inherent properties of the materials, performance of the parts, part design, manufacturing process, and
economics are considered.
1.3Theremaybeotherrequirementsnecessarytoidentifyparticularcharacteristicsimportanttospecificapplications.Thesemay
be specified by using the suffixes described in Section
1.2 This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out plastic
materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection should
be made by those having expertise in the plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the
part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the costs involved, and the inherent
properties of the material other than those covered by this standard.
1.3 Theremaybeotherrequirementsnecessarytoidentifyparticularcharacteristicsimportanttospecificapplications.Theseare
to be specified by using the suffixes described in Section 5.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
NOTE3—No ISO standard exists that covers these materials. 3—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
D618
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
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This classification system is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials.
Current edition approved MarchNov. 1, 2004.2010. Published June 2004. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 19962004 as D4349-96(2004).
DOI: 10.1520/D4349-96R04.10.1520/D4349-10.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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TABLE 1 Testing Parameters
ASTM
Test Specimen and Testing Parameters
Test Method
D638 Type I, 3.2-mm thickness, crosshead speed of 5 mm/min for
reinforced materials and 50 mm/min for unre
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