ASTM D5740-11

Standard Guide for Writing Material Standards in the Classification D4000 Format

ABSTRACT
This guide has been prepared to aid in the writing of material standards using the Classification D 4000 format.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification system covers ___ materials suitable for _____________. The inclusion or exclusion of recycled plastics in this classification system must be addressed here.
1.2 The properties included in this standard are those required to identify the compositions covered. Other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications are to be specified by using suffixes as given in Section 5.
1.3 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 can be made by those having expertise in the plastic field only 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.
Note 1—Insert Note 1 here to show the appropriate ISO equivalency statement.  
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this classification system: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2011
• ICS: 01.120 - Standardization. General rules
• ICS: 35.260 - Office machines
• ICS: 85.080 - Paper products
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5740-09 - Standard Guide for Writing Material Standards in the Classification D4000 Format
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM D5740-16 - Standard Guide for Writing Material Standards in the Classification <astmref design="D4000"/> Format
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6394-21a - Standard Classification System for and Basis for Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D5575-18(2023) - Standard Classification System for Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluoride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D5675-13(2018) - Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D1710-15(2021) - Standard Specification for Extruded Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Rod, Heavy Walled Tubing and Basic Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D4968-19a - Standard Practice for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D3368-17(2022) - Standard Specification for FEP Sheet and Film
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D5205-16 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polyetherimide (PEI) Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D1562-22 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Cellulose Acetate Propionate Molding and Extrusion Compounds (CAP)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D706-20 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Cellulose Acetate Molding and Extrusion Compounds (CA)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D707-15(2023) - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Molding and Extrusion Compounds (CAB)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D6779-23 - Standard Classification System for and Basis of Specification for Polyamide Molding and Extrusion Materials (PA)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D4067-23 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Reinforced and Filled Poly(Phenylene Sulfide) (PPS) Injection Molding and Extrusion Materials Using ASTM Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D5740 −11
StandardGuide for
Writing Material Standards in the Classification D4000 For-
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mat
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5740; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This guide has been prepared to aid in the writing of material standards using the Classification
D4000 format. The following template is included which might be used directly for a draft document
simply by filling in the blanks. See appendixes for additional explanatory information.
Standard Classification System for and Basis for Specification for _____ Molding and Extrusion Materials (______)
1. Scope* of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
1.1 This classification system covers ___ materials suitable
limitations prior to use.
for _____________. The inclusion or exclusion of recycled
plastics in this classification system must be addressed here.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 The properties included in this standard are those 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
required to identify the compositions covered. Other require-
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ments necessary to identify particular characteristics important
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
to specialized applications are to be specified by using suffixes
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
as given in Section 5.
tics
1.3 This classification system and subsequent line callout
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
(specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts.
als
It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material D5205 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
selection can be made by those having expertise in the plastic
Polyetherimide (PEI) Materials
field only after careful consideration of the design and the D5630 Test Method for Ash Content in Plastics
performance required of the part, the environment to which it
D6779 Classification System for and Basis of Specification
will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the for Polyamide Molding and Extrusion Materials (PA)
costsinvolved,andtheinherentpropertiesofthematerialother
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
than those covered by this standard. Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
NOTE 1—Insert Note 1 here to show the appropriate ISO equivalency
NOTE 2—Omit D7209 if use of recycled plastic is not allowed.
statement.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Determine Conformance with Specifications
test method portion, Section 11, of this classification system:
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2.2 ISO Standards:
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
ISO 3451–1 Plastics—Determination of Ash Content—Part
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
1: General Methods
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.94 on Government/Industry contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standardization. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2011. Published September 2011. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D5740 – 09. DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D5740-11. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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material. The types and percentages of reinforcements and additives are
3. Terminology
sometimes shown on the supplier’s technical data sheet. If necessary,
3.1 Except for the terms defined below, the terminology
additional callout of these reinforcements and additives can be accom-
used in this classification system is in accordance with Termi-
plished by use of the suffix part of the system (see Section 5).
nologies D883 and D1600. NOTE 5—Materials containing reinforcements or fillers, or both, at
nominal levels not in multiples of five are included in t
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Designation:D5740–09 Designation: D5740 – 11
Standard Guide for
Writing Material Standards in the Classification D4000
1
Format
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5740; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This guide has been prepared to aid in the writing of material standards using the Classification
D4000 format. The following template is included which might be used directly for a draft document
simply by filling in the blanks. See appendixes for additional explanatory information.
Standard Classification System for and Basis for Specification for _____ Molding and Extrusion Materials (______)
1. Scope*
1.1 This classification system covers ___ materials suitable for _____________. The inclusion or exclusion of recycled plastics
in this classification system must be addressed here.
1.2 The properties included in this standard are those required to identify the compositions covered. Other requirements
necessarytoidentifyparticularcharacteristicsimportanttospecializedapplicationsaretobespecifiedbyusingthesuffixesasgiven
in Section 5.
1.3 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 can be
made by those having expertise in the plastic field only 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.
NOTE 1—Insert Note 1 here to show the appropriate ISO equivalency statement.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this classification system: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D5205 Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polyetherimide (PEI) Materials Note2—Omit if use of recycled
plastic is not allowed.
D5630 Test Method for Ash Content in Plastics
D6779 Classification System for Polyamide Molding and Extrusion Materials (PA)
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products Guide for
Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.94 on Government/Industry
Standardization.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009.2011. Published September 2009.2011. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 as D5740 – 039.
DOI: 10.1520/D5740-09.10.1520/D5740-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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NOTE 2—Omit D7209 if use of recycled plastic is not allowed.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 3451–1 Plastics—Determination of Ash Content—Part 1: General Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Except for the terms defined below, the terminology used in this classification system is in accordance with Terminologies
D883 and D1600.
4. Classification
4.1 ___ materials are classified into groups according to their compo
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