ASTM D1430-22

Standard Classification System for Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) Plastics

ABSTRACT
This classification system covers polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) plastics that consist of at least 90% chlorotrifluoroethylene and are suitable for extrusion and for compression and injection molding. The remaining 10% may include chemical modifications, such as co-monomers, but not colorants, fillers, plasticizers, or mechanical blends with other resins. PCTFE materials in powders and pellets are classified into one group. The group is subdivided into classes based on chemical composition: Class 1; Class 2; and Class 3. These classes are subdivided into grades: Grades 1, 2, 3, and 0; Grades 1, 2, and 0; and Grades 1, 2, and 0; respectively. The molding or extrusion material shall be of uniform composition and so compounded as to conform to the requirements of this classification system. The properties shall be determined in accordance with the following test methods: conditioning; zero strength time; test conditions; deformation under load; melting point; dissipation factor and dielectric constant; and specific gravity.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification system covers polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) plastics that consist of at least 90 % chlorotrifluoroethylene and are suitable for extrusion and for compression and injection molding. Additional components allow for chemical modifications, such as co-monomers, but not colorants, fillers, plasticizers, or mechanical blends with other resins. This classification system does not cover recycled PCTFE materials.  
1.2 The physical and electrical properties of parts molded or extruded from PCTFE molding compounds vary with the crystalline content obtained during processing and subsequent annealing. Accordingly, the numerical values listed in Table 1 apply only to the test specimens molded in accordance with Section 8. These values are not applicable as design criteria to semi-finished and finished parts prepared and annealed under other conditions.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this classification system: 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: Although this classification system and ISO 20568-1 and ISO 20568-2 differ in approach or detail, data obtained using either are technically equivalent.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Mar-2022
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D1430 −22
Standard Classification System for
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Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1430; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 Thisclassificationsystemcoverspolychlorotrifluoroeth-
ylene (PCTFE) plastics that consist of at least 90% chlorotri-
2. Referenced Documents
fluoroethylene and are suitable for extrusion and for compres-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
sion and injection molding. Additional components allow for
D150Test Methods forAC Loss Characteristics and Permit-
chemical modifications, such as co-monomers, but not
tivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
colorants, fillers, plasticizers, or mechanical blends with other
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
resins. This classification system does not cover recycled
D621Test Methods for Deformation of Plastics Under Load
PCTFE materials.
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(Withdrawn 1994)
1.2 Thephysicalandelectricalpropertiesofpartsmoldedor
D792Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
extruded from PCTFE molding compounds vary with the
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
crystalline content obtained during processing and subsequent
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
annealing.Accordingly, the numerical values listed in Table 1
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
apply only to the test specimens molded in accordance with
tics
Section 8. These values are not applicable as design criteria to
D3418Test Method for Transition Temperatures and En-
semi-finished and finished parts prepared and annealed under
thalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by
other conditions.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
D3892Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
1.3 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/SI-10
D4591Test Method for Determining Temperatures and
are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in
Heats of Transitions of Fluoropolymers by Differential
parentheses are for information only.
Scanning Calorimetry
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
D4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
the test methods portion, Section 10, of this classification
Resin Produced From Dispersion
system: This standard does not purport to address all of the
D7194Specification for Aerospace Parts Machined from
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D7211Specification for Parts Machined from Polychlorotri-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
fluoroethylene (PCTFE) and Intended for General Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
IEEE/SI-10Standard for Use of the International System of
NOTE 1—Although this classification system and ISO20568-1 and
Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
ISO20568-2 differ in approach or detail, data obtained using either are 4
2.2 ISO Standard:
technically equivalent.
ISO 20568-1 Plastics—Fluoropolymer Dispersions and
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Moulding and Extrusion Materials, Part 1
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ISO 20568-2 Plastics—Fluoropolymer Dispersions and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Moulding and Extrusion Materials, Part 2
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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ThisclassificationsystemisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic the ASTM website.
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Materials (Section D20.15.12). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved March 15, 2022. Published March 2022. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D1430–17. DOI: Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D1430-22. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summ
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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: D1430 − 17 D1430 − 22
Standard Classification System for
1
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1430; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This classification system covers polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) plastics that consist of at least 90 % chlorotrifluoro-
ethylene and are suitable for extrusion and for compression and injection molding. Additional components allow for chemical
modifications, such as co-monomers, but not colorants, fillers, plasticizers, or mechanical blends with other resins. This
classification system does not cover recycled PCTFE materials.
1.2 The physical and electrical properties of parts molded or extruded from PCTFE molding compounds vary with the crystalline
content obtained during processing and subsequent annealing. Accordingly, the numerical values listed in Table 1 apply only to
the test specimens molded in accordance with Section 8. These values are not applicable as design criteria to semi-finished and
finished parts prepared and annealed under other conditions.
1.3 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this classification system:
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Although this classification system and ISO 12086-1 (1995) and ISO 12086-2 (1995) ISO 20568-1 and ISO 20568-2 differ in approach or detail,
data obtained using either are technically equivalent.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D150 Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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D621 Test Methods for Deformation of Plastics Under Load (Withdrawn 1994)
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This classification system is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials (Section D20.15.12).
Current edition approved March 1, 2017March 15, 2022. Published March 2017March 2022. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 20162017
as D1430 – 11D1430 – 17.(2016). DOI: 10.1520/D1430-17.10.1520/D1430-22.
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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.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Requirements for PCTFE Molded Test Specimens
Properties
Specific Zero Deformation Melting
F G
Dielectric Constant , max Dissipation Factor , max
A
Group Class Description Grade Strength Under Point,
Gravity,
B C,D E Khz MHz KHz MHz
23/23°C Time, s Load °C
01 1 homopolymer 1 2.10-2.15 100-199 10 210-220 2.70 2.50 0.030 0.012
2 2.10-2.15 200-299 10 210-220 2.70 2.50 0.030 0.012
3 2.10-2.15 300-450 10 210-220 2.70 2.50 0.030 0.012
0
2 modified
homopolymer 1 2.10-2.12 100-199 15 200-210 2.70 2.50 0.030 0.012
2 2.10-2.12 200-299 15 200-210 2.70 2.50 0.030 0.012
0
3 copolymer 1 2.08-2.10 100-199 20 190-200 2.70 2.50 0.035 0.015
2 2.07-2.10 200-299 25 190-200 2.70 2.50 0.035 0.015
0
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