ASTM D6585-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Unsintered Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
Standard Specification for Unsintered Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
ABSTRACT
This specification covers three types and several grades of unsintered extruded films or tapes manufactured from virgin, unpigmented polytetrafluoroethylene in specified nominal thicknesses. Having different apparent densities, the three types of tapes covered here are: thread seal tapes (Type I); low density tapes (Type II); and wire and cable tapes (Type III). Individual grades shall adhere accordingly to thickness, tensile strength at yield, and elongation at maximum strength requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers unsintered extruded films or tapes manufactured from virgin, unpigmented polytetrafluoroethylene, in nominal thickness from 0.025 to 0.51 mm (0.001 to 0.020 in.), which are >99 % PTFE in composition.
Note 1—For unsintered pigmented products, refer to Specification D7193.
1.1.1 The use of recycled PTFE for production of unsintered extruded films or tapes has not been identified at this time. When commercial usable processes and materials are available, this specification will be revised to include recycled materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are detailed in are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8 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 limitations prior to use.
Note 2—Although this specification and ISO/DIS 13000-1 and ISO/DIS 13000-2 differ in approach or detail, data obtained relating to specific properties, using either are technically equivalent.
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Designation:D6585 −11
Standard Specification for
Unsintered Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or
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Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6585; 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* D150 Test Methods forAC Loss Characteristics and Permit-
tivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
1.1 This specification covers unsintered extruded films or
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
tapes manufactured from virgin, unpigmented
Insulating Materials
polytetrafluoroethylene, in nominal thickness from 0.025 to
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
0.51 mm (0.001 to 0.020 in.), which are >99 % PTFE in
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
composition.
Sheeting
NOTE 1—For unsintered pigmented products, refer to Specification
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D7193.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
1.1.1 TheuseofrecycledPTFEforproductionofunsintered
tics
extruded films or tapes has not been identified at this time.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
When commercial usable processes and materials are
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
available, this specification will be revised to include recycled
D6040 Guide to Test Methods for Unsintered Polytetrafluo-
materials.
roethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
D7193 Specification for Unsintered Pigmented Polytetra-
1.2 ThevaluesstatedinSIunitsaredetailedinIEEE/ASTM
fluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
parentheses are for information only.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International
the test method portion, Section 8 of this specification: This
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
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2.2 ISO Standard:
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
ISO 13000-1 Plastics—Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Semi-Finished Products—Part 1: Requirements and Des-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
ignation
tions prior to use.
ISO 13000-2 Plastics—Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
NOTE 2—Although this specification and ISO/DIS 13000-1 and ISO/
Semi-Finished Products—Part 2: Preparation of Test
DIS 13000-2 differ in approach or detail, data obtained relating to specific
Specimens and Determination of Properties Designation
properties, using either are technically equivalent.
2.3 GSA Standard:
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2. Referenced Documents
A-A-58092 Tape, Anti-seize, Polytetrafluorethylene
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 3—Supersedes MIL-T-27730A (ASG) 7 January 1997.
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials 3. Terminology
at Commercial Power Frequencies
3.1 Definitions: Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
nology D1711,Terminology D883, andTest Method D257 and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
abbreviated terms are in accordance with Terminology D1600,
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
unless otherwise specified.
Materials.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011. Published February 2011. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D6585 - 05. DOI:
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10.1520/D6585-11. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM A-A-58092 can be obtained from General Services Administration, Engineer-
th
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on ing and Commodity Management Division (9FTE-10), 400 15 St. SW, Auburn,
the ASTM website. WA 98001.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.1 lot, n—one production run or a uniform blend of two 5.2 The materials shall conform to the requirements in
or more production runs. Tables 1-4 and suffix requirements as they apply.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.3 Thedielectric
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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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D6585–05 Designation: D6585 – 11
Standard Specification for
Unsintered Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or
1
Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6585; 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*
1.1This specification covers unsintered extruded films or tapes manufactured from virgin, unpigmented polytetrafluoroethylene,
in nominal thickness from 0.025 to 0.51 mm [0.001 to 0.020 in.], and are > 97% PTFE in composition.
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversunsinteredextrudedfilmsortapesmanufacturedfromvirgin,unpigmentedpolytetrafluoroethylene,
in nominal thickness from 0.025 to 0.51 mm (0.001 to 0.020 in.), which are >99 % PTFE in composition.
NOTE 1—For unsintered pigmented products, refer to Specification D7193.
1.1.1 The use of recycled PTFE for production of unsintered extruded films or tapes has not been identified at this time. When
commercial usable processes and materials are available, this specification will be revised to include recycled materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are detailed in IEEE/ASTM SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.
1.3 Thefollowingprecautionarystatementpertainsonlytothetestmethodportion,Section8ofthisspecification: 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.
NOTE 12—Although this specification and ISO/DIS 13000-1 and ISO/DIS 13000-2 differ in approach or detail, data obtained relating to specific
properties, using either are technically equivalent.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies
D150 Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics 882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D6040 Guide to Test Methods for Unsintered Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
D7193 Specification for Unsintered Pigmented Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Extruded Film or Tape
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 13000-1 Plastics—Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Semi-Finished Products—Part 1: Requirements and Designation
ISO 13000-2 Plastics—Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Semi-Finished Products—Part 2: Preparation of Test Specimens and
Determination of Properties Designation
2.3 GSA 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 Materials.
Current edition approved AprilFeb. 1, 2005.2011. Published June 2005.February 2011. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20002005 as
D6585 - 005. DOI: 10.1520/D6585-05.10.1520/D6585-11.
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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.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
*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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