Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Solid Plastic Shapes

ABSTRACT
This specification focuses on the classification, and requirements and test methods for the material and properties of solid plastic shapes manufactured from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), both virgin and recycled. The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered and are derived from molded samples or fabricated from sheet, rod and profiles. The mechanical properties for which the materials shall be tested on and shall accordingly adhere to are elongation stress, elongation at break, and Izod impact strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material and properties of solid plastic shapes manufactured from UHMW-PE.
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered and are derived from molded samples or fabricated from sheet, rod and profiles. Requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications may be described by using the classification system given in Section 4.
1.3 This specification allows for the use of recycled plastics (as defined in Guide D 5033).
1.4 The values are stated in SI units and are regarded as the standard in all property tables. For reference purposes, English units are also included in Table S-UHMW-PE and Table A.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions of this specification. 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 requirements prior to use.
Note 1—There is no ISO equivalent standard.

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Designation:D6712 −01 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Solid
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Plastic Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6712; 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
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ThisspecificationisintendedtobeameansofdefiningUltra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene
(UHMW-PE) solid plastic shapes for commercial use.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods 2.1 ASTM Standards:
for the material and properties of solid plastic shapes manu- D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
factured from UHMW-PE. D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
required for the compositions covered and are derived from
tics
molded samples or fabricated from sheet, rod and profiles.
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
Requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
important to specialized applications may be described by
als
using the classification system given in Section 4.
D4020 Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Poly-
1.3 This specification allows for the use of recycled plastics
ethylene Molding and Extrusion Materials
(as defined in Guide D5033).
D5033 GuideforDevelopmentofASTMStandardsRelating
1.4 The values are stated in SI units and are regarded as the to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn
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2007)
standard in all property tables. For reference purposes, English
units are also included in Table S-UHMW-PE and Table A. 2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 11542-2 Ultra-High-Molecular Weight Polyethylene
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
(PE-UHMW) Moulding Materials—Part 2: Preparation of
test method portions of this specification. This standard does
Test Specimens and Determination of Properties
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
3. Terminology
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
3.1 Definitions:
and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements
3.1.1 For definitions of other technical terms pertaining to
prior to use.
plastics used in this specification, see Terminology D883,
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
D1600, or Guide D5033.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
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Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D6712 - 01. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6712-01R09. the ASTM website.
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Ultra High Molecular Weight refers to a polyethylene resin meeting the The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
requirements of Specification D4020. www.astm.org.
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D6712−01 (2009)
3.2.1 additive,n—anymaterialaddedtothepolymersuchas 3.2.4 rod, n—an extruded solid cylindrical shape with a
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processing aids, stabilizers, and colorants. minimum diameter of ⁄16 in.
3.2.2 recycled-plastic shape, n—a product made from up to
3.2.5 sheet, n—flat stock greater than 10 mils thickness.
100 % post-consumer material.
3.2.6 solid plastic shape, n—a product of various geom-
3.2.3 regrind (plastic), n—a product or scrap such as edge
etries made up of UHMW-PE, such as sheet, rod, and so forth.
trim that have been reclaimed by shredding and granulating for
use in-house.
TABLE S-UHMW-PE Physical Property Requirements for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Solid Plastic Shapes
Izod impact, Test Elongational Stress, Tensile Elongation,
Applicable
Method Test Method for Test Method for
Description Type Class Description Grade Specification Description
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for D4020,min,kJ/m ISO 11542-2 (Annex 1), D638,
Callout
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(ft-lbs/in. ) min, Mpa % at break, min
UHMW-PE 01 1 unfilled 1 ASTM D4020 General purpose 37 (18) >0.20 200
2 s
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