ASTM D1600-08

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

SCOPE
1.1 The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated terminology has evolved through widespread common usage. This compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of more than one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.  
1.2 The scope of these abbreviated terms includes plastics terms pertaining to composition and relating to type or kind according to mode of preparation or principle distinguishing characteristics. Also included are abbreviated terms for terms relating to copolymers, blends and alloys of plastics, and additives such as plasticizers, fillers, etc.  
Note 1—A code relating to the composition of rubbers is given in Practice D 1418.  
1.3 No attempt is made here to systematize formally a shorthand terminology for polymers. Terminology, including nomenclature, codes, symbols, and formula designations for use in scientific literature in the field of natural and synthetic polymers, are being studied and standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.  
1.4 These abbreviated terms are by no means all-inclusive of plastics terminology. They represent, in general, those terms that have come into established use. Since it is recognized that abbreviated terms serve no useful purpose unless they are generally accepted and used, no attempt has been made to establish a rigorous code for devising standard abbreviated terms. This would result in awkward departures from established usage of existing and accepted abbreviated terms and lead to cumbersome combinations in the future, which would not be likely to receive widespread acceptance. The abbreviated terms now in use have grown naturally out of the need for convenient, readily comprehended shorthand for long chemical names. This process can be expected to continue along the natural lines of least resistance and will serve as a basis for further standardization as the need arises. A general guide for the preparation of abbreviated terms appears desirable, however, to facilitate more organized and uniform standardization in the future. An appendix is attached, which suggests a uniform way to prepare abbreviated terms.  
1.5 Note that the uppercase letter F should be used to designate phosphate and that other elements may also be designated F.  
1.6 An abbreviated term (FR) and code numbers are provided to identify classes of materials used as flame retardants added to plastics. The system is provided for use in situations where marking of plastics products is desired.  
Note 2—Many of the abbreviated terms, codes, numbers, and symbols in ISO 1043 parts 1 through 3 and in ISO/DIS 1043-4 are the same as the corresponding item in ASTM D 1600. D 1600 includes a number of abbreviated terms that are not in ISO 1043.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2008
• ICS: 01.040.83 - Rubber and plastics industries (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 83.080.01 - Plastics in general
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.92 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1600-07 - Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM D1600-13 - Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1974-23 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D3485-22 - Standard Specification for Coilable High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Cable in Conduit (CIC)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D7823-20 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Low Level Phthalates in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Plastics by Thermal Desorption—Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D3261-16 - Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D6288-23 - Standard Practice for Separation and Washing of Recycled Plastics Prior to Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F2986-12(2023) - Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Mine Leachate Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D7194-19 - Standard Specification for Aerospace Parts Machined from Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F891-16 - Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe With a Cellular Core
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D2241-20 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F480-14(2022) - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings Made in Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D5926-15(2020) - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gaskets for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D7193-17(2022) - Standard Specification for Unsintered Pigmented Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F438-23 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: D1600 − 08
StandardTerminology for
1
Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1600; 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* natural lines of least resistance and will serve as a basis for
further standardization as the need arises. A general guide for
1.1 The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform
the preparation of abbreviated terms appears desirable,
contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated termi-
however, to facilitate more organized and uniform standard-
nology has evolved through widespread common usage. This
ization in the future. An appendix is attached, which suggests
compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of
a uniform way to prepare abbreviated terms.
more than one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and
multiple meanings for abbreviated terms. 1.5 Note that the uppercase letter F should be used to
designate phosphate and that other elements may also be
1.2 The scope of these abbreviated terms includes plastics
designated F.
terms pertaining to composition and relating to type or kind
according to mode of preparation or principle distinguishing 1.6 An abbreviated term (FR) and code numbers are pro-
characteristics. Also included are abbreviated terms for terms vided to identify classes of materials used as flame retardants
relating to copolymers, blends and alloys of plastics, and added to plastics. The system is provided for use in situations
additives such as plasticizers, fillers, etc. where marking of plastics products is desired.
NOTE 1—A code relating to the composition of rubbers is given in NOTE 2—Many of the abbreviated terms, codes, numbers, and symbols
Practice D1418. in ISO 1043 parts 1 through 3 and in ISO/DIS 1043-4 are the same as the
corresponding item in ASTM D1600. D1600 includes a number of
1.3 No attempt is made here to systematize formally a
abbreviated terms that are not in ISO 1043.
shorthand terminology for polymers. Terminology, including
nomenclature, codes, symbols, and formula designations for
2. Referenced Documents
use in scientific literature in the field of natural and synthetic
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
polymers, are being studied and standardized by the Interna-
2 D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
tional Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—
1.4 These abbreviated terms are by no means all-inclusive
Nomenclature
of plastics terminology.They represent, in general, those terms
D1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products
that have come into established use. Since it is recognized that
2.2 ISO Standards:
abbreviated terms serve no useful purpose unless they are
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ISO 472:1988 Plastics—Vocabulary
generally accepted and used, no attempt has been made to
ISO 1043-1:2001 Plastics—Symbols—Part 1: Basic Poly-
establish a rigorous code for devising standard abbreviated
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mers and Their Special Characteristics
terms. This would result in awkward departures from estab-
ISO 1043-2:2000 Plastics—Symbols—Part 2: Fillers and
lished usage of existing and accepted abbreviated terms and
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Reinforcing Materials
lead to cumbersome combinations in the future, which would
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ISO 1043-3:1996 Plastics—Symbols—Part 3: Plasticizers
not be likely to receive widespread acceptance. The abbrevi-
ISO/DIS 1043-4:1998 Plastics—Symbols and Abbreviated
ated terms now in use have grown naturally out of the need for
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Terms—Part 4: Flame Retardants
convenient,readilycomprehendedshorthandforlongchemical
ISO 11469:2000 Plastics—Generic Identification and Mark-
names. This process can be expected to continue along the
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ing of Plastics Products
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20onPlastics
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D1600 - 07. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D1600-08. the ASTM website.
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“ReportonNomenclatureintheFieldofMacromolecules,” Journal of Polymer Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Science, Vol VIII, 1952, pp. 257–277. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Designation:D 1600–07 Designation: D 1600 – 08
Standard Terminology for
1
Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1600; 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 (e) 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 The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated terminology
has evolved through widespread common usage. This compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of more than
one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.
1.2 Thescopeoftheseabbreviatedtermsincludesplasticstermspertainingtocompositionandrelatingtotypeorkindaccording
to mode of preparation or principle distinguishing characteristics. Also included are abbreviated terms for terms relating to
copolymers, blends and alloys of plastics, and additives such as plasticizers, fillers, etc.
NOTE 1—A code relating to the composition of rubbers is given in Practice D 1418.
1.3 No attempt is made here to systematize formally a shorthand terminology for polymers. Terminology, including
nomenclature, codes, symbols, and formula designations for use in scientific literature in the field of natural and synthetic
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polymers, are being studied and standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
1.4 These abbreviated terms are by no means all-inclusive of plastics terminology. They represent, in general, those terms that
have come into established use. Since it is recognized that abbreviated terms serve no useful purpose unless they are generally
accepted and used, no attempt has been made to establish a rigorous code for devising standard abbreviated terms. This would
result in awkward departures from established usage of existing and accepted abbreviated terms and lead to cumbersome
combinations in the future, which would not be likely to receive widespread acceptance. The abbreviated terms now in use have
grown naturally out of the need for convenient, readily comprehended shorthand for long chemical names. This process can be
expectedtocontinuealongthenaturallinesofleastresistanceandwillserveasabasisforfurtherstandardizationastheneedarises.
A general guide for the preparation of abbreviated terms appears desirable, however, to facilitate more organized and uniform
standardization in the future. An appendix is attached, which suggests a uniform way to prepare abbreviated terms.
1.5 Note that the uppercase letter F should be used to designate phosphate and that other elements may also be designated F.
1.6 An abbreviated term (FR) and code numbers are provided to identify classes of materials used as flame retardants added
to plastics. The system is provided for use in situations where marking of plastics products is desired.
NOTE 2—Many of the abbreviated terms, codes, numbers, and symbols in ISO 1043 parts 1 through 3 and in ISO/DIS 1043-4 are the same as the
corresponding item in ASTM D 1600. D 1600 includes a number of abbreviated terms that are not in ISO 1043.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber LaticesNomenclature
D 1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products
2.2 ISO Standards:
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ISO 472:1988 Plastics—Vocabulary
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ISO 1043-1:1996ISO 1043-1:2001 Plastics—Symbols—Part 1: Basic Polymers and Their Special Characteristics
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ISO 1043-2:1988 ISO 1043-2:2000 Plastics—Symbols—Part 2: Fillers and Reinforcing Materials
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ISO 1043-3:1988ISO 1043-3:1996 Plastics—Symbols—Part 3: Plasticizers
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D1600-99.
Current edition approved . Published March 2008. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D 1600 - 07.
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“Report on Nomenclature in the Field of Macromolecules,” Journal of Polymer Science, Vol VIII, 1952, pp. 257–277.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annua
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