ASTM D2287-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds
Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds
ABSTRACT
This specification covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % may include one or more monomers copolymerized with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof. The identification of vinyl chloride polymers shall be in accordance with the specified terminology. Material shall be of uniform composition and be so compounded as to meet the requirements designated for it. Nonrigid vinyl chloride plastics ordinarily are supplied in either diced or granulated form. Durometer hardness, specific gravity, tensile strength, volatile loss, brittleness temperature, burning rate, and volume resistance shall be tested to meet the requirements specified.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Means for selecting and identifying nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds are provided in Table 1. The properties enumerated in this table and the tests defined are expected to provide identification of the compounds selected. They are not necessarily suitable for direct application in design because of differences in shape of part, size, loading, environmental conditions, etc. Only when specimens are molded in accordance with 11.1.1 can comparative data be expected. The tests selected may be employed for inspection or quality control provided that they are performed strictly in accordance with the instructions given herein and in the designated methods so that extraneous variables are minimized and results are reproduced within the limits of variability of the material being examined and of the tests used for its examination.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % may include one or more monomers copolymerized with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof.
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a hardness range and include the necessary stabilizers, plasticizers, fillers, dyes, and pigments to meet the designated requirements.
1.3 This specification includes nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds recommended for compression molding, injection molding, and extrusion, but it must be recognized that particular compounds may not be suitable for all these means of fabrication.
Note 1—This standard is similar in content, but not technically equivalent to ISO 2898-1:1986 and ISO 2898-2:1989.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
1.6 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.
1.7 Recycle PVC plastics meeting the requirements of this specification may be used in some applications. Refer to the specific requirements in the Materials and Manufacture section of the applicable product standard.
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Designation:D2287 −11
StandardSpecification for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding
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and Extrusion Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2287; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* specific requirements in the Materials and Manufacture section
of the applicable product standard.
1.1 This specification covers nonrigid vinyl chloride poly-
mer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the
2. Referenced Documents
composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remain-
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ing 10 % can include one or more monomers copolymerized
2.1 ASTM Standards:
with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof.
Insulating Materials
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a
hardness range and include the necessary stabilizers, D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
plasticizers, fillers, dyes, and pigments to meet the designated
requirements. D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
1.3 This specification includes nonrigid vinyl chloride com-
and Elastomers by Impact
pounds recommended for compression molding, injection
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
molding, and extrusion, but it must be recognized that particu-
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
lar compounds are not suitable for all these means of fabrica-
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
tion.
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using
NOTE 1—This standard and ISO 2898-1 and ISO 2898-2 address the
Activated Carbon Methods
same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
tics
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
only.
ness
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the D3182 PracticeforRubber—Materials,Equipment,andPro-
cedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Standard Vulcanized Sheets
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3
2.2 ISO Standards:
1.6 The text of this specification references notes and
ISO 2898-1 Plastics—Plasticide Compounds of Homopoly-
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
mers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride (PVC-P)
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
ISO 2898-2 Plastics—Plasticide Compounds of Homopoly-
considered as requirements of this specification.
mers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride (PVC-P)—Part 2
1.7 Recycle PVC plastics meeting the requirements of this Preparation of Test Specimens and Determination of
specification may be used in some applications. Refer to the Properties
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on 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 service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Materials. 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 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2287 - 96(2010). Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
DOI: 10.1520/D2287-11. 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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D2287−11
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
ogy D883 and abbreviations with Terminology D1600, unless
otherwise indicated.
4. Classification
4.1 Provision is made in this specification for the identifi-
cation of vinyl chloride polymers and copolymers by use of
Terminology D160
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation:D2287–96 (Reapproved 2010) Designation: D2287 – 11
Standard Specification for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding
1
and Extrusion Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2287; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the
composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % maycan include one or more monomers copolymerized
with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof.
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a hardness range and include the necessary stabilizers, plasticizers, fillers,
dyes, and pigments to meet the designated requirements.
1.3 This specification includes nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds recommended for compression molding, injection molding,
and extrusion, but it must be recognized that particular compounds mayare not be suitable for all these means of fabrication.
NOTE1—This standard is similar in content, but not technically equivalent to ISO 2898-1:1986 and ISO 2898-2:1989. 1—This standard and ISO
2898-1 and ISO 2898-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
1.6The1.6 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.
1.7Recycle1.7 Recycle PVC plastics meeting the requirements of this specification may be used in some applications. Refer to
the specific requirements in the Materials and Manufacture section of the applicable product standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials D412Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and
Thermoplastic ElastomersTension
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics D1898Practice for Sampling of Plastics
D2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hardness
D3182 Practice for RubberMaterials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard
Vulcanized Sheets
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
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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 Materials.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2010. Published February 2010. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D2287-96(2001).
This edition contains changes in 1.6 to accommodate BOCA requirements and to 1.7 and 14.1 to reference recycle plastics. DOI: 10.1520/D2287-96R10.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2011. Published September 2011. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2287 - 96(2010). DOI:
10.1520/D2287-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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.
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