ASTM D1239-98(2006)e1

Standard Test Method for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals

SCOPE
1.1 This test method for resistance of plastic films to chemicals covers the measurement of the weight loss of film after immersion in chemicals. Note 1
There is no ISO standard similar or equivalent to test method.Note 2
Film is defined as sheeting having nominal thickness not greater than 0.25 mm [0.010 in.], in accordance with Terminology D 883.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values stated in other units are nominal values given for information only.
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-Oct-2006
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1239-98 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM D1239-07 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2007
• Referred By: ASTM D7176-22 - Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes Used in Buried Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F619-20 - Standard Practice for Extraction of Materials Used in Medical Devices
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM C1465-08(2019) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Slow Crack Growth Parameters of Advanced Ceramics by Constant Stress-Rate Flexural Testing at Elevated Temperatures
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D5227-21 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hexane Extractable Content of Polyolefins
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F561-19 - Standard Practice for Retrieval and Analysis of Medical Devices, and Associated Tissues and Fluids
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F641-09(2023) - Standard Specification for Implantable Epoxy Electronic Encapsulants
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D1593-22 - Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Plastic Film and Sheeting
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D8065/D8065M-16 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Specifying Plastic Films
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
e1
Designation:D 1239–98 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Test Method for
Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1239; 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.
e NOTE—Editorially revised 7.2 in November 2006.
1. Scope components from the plastic film when immersed in liquids
commonly used in households.
1.1 This test method for resistance of plastic films to
chemicals covers the measurement of the weight loss of film
5. Apparatus
after immersion in chemicals.
5.1 Balance—An accurate analytical balance.
NOTE 1—There is no ISO standard similar or equivalent to test method.
5.2 Containers—Pint jars or cans with a diameter of at least
NOTE 2—Film is defined as sheeting having nominal thickness not
65 mm [2.5 in.] (one container for each specimen).
greater than 0.25 mm [0.010 in.], in accordance with Terminology D 883.
6. Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values stated in other units are nominal values
6.1 Distilled Water—Freshly prepared distilled or deionized
given for information only.
water.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6.2 Soap Solution (1 %)—Dissolve 12 g of dehydrated pure
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
white soap flakes (dried for1hat 105°C) in 1200 mL of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
distilled water. This is sufficient solution to test three speci-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
mens.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.3 Cottonseed Oil—Household cooking grade.
6.4 Mineral Oil, USP—Heavy grade, sp gr 0.875 to 0.905.
2. Referenced Documents
6.5 Kerosine.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.6 Ethyl Alcohol (50 %) as described in Test Method
D 543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
D 543.
Chemical Reagents
6.7 Any other standard or supplementary reagent listed in
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
Test Method D 543.
D 882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
7. Test Specimen
Sheeting
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
7.1 The test specimens for plastic films shall be in the form
of squares 50 6 0.25 mm [2 in.] on each side. At least three
3. Terminology
specimens of each sample shall be tested with each chemical
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of technical terms pertain-
reagent.
ingtoplasticsusedinthistestmethod,seeTerminologyD 883.
7.2 Nothing in this test method precludes the use of speci-
mens of other dimensions or the making of other tests on the
4. Significance and Use
same specimens after they have been exposed to the chemicals.
4.1 This test method is intended to be a rapid empirical test
Another acceptable specimen is a disk 50 6 0.25 mm [2 in.] in
to determine the loss of the plasticizer or other extractable
diameter (total area 41.5 cm ), or a tension specimen 100 by 25
mm [4 by 1 in.] as prescribed in Test Methods D 882. For such
specimens, use a proportionate amount of chemical and con-
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
tainer of appropriate dimensions so that the specimen can be
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materi-
als. immersed in a completely vertical position during the test. The
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published November 2006. Originally
amount of chemical used shall be approximately 8 mL/cm ,
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D 1239 – 98.
counting the area of both sides of the specimen.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
e1
D 1239–98 (2006)
NOTE 3—Direct comparison of values should not be made between
end of the test. Determine a weight correction by conditioning
samplesofdifferentthicknesses,sincepercentageweightlossisafunction
anothersampleofthesamefilm,beforeimmersion,inthesame
of thickness.
manner as for the standard test, but immerse the specimens in
the particular chemical for only 5 min and then rinse and wipe
8. Conditioning
dry. Add the average percentage weight gain of this blank
8.1 Conditioning—Condition the test specimens at
sample to the average percentage weight loss; if the blank
23 6 2°C [73.4 6 3.6°F] and 50 6 5 % relative humid
...