ASTM D883-24
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
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1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged, after review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable term.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of the name of the organization; for example, IUPAC is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
1.4 A definition is a descriptive phrase or a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes.
Note 1: It is recommended that definitions be reviewed periodically.
1.4.1 When a new definition is added to this terminology standard, or the wording of a definition is revised, the date of the change shall be appended to the new or revised definition.
1.5 For literature related to plastics terminology, see Appendix X1.
1.6 Subsections 1.6.1 – 1.6.5 contain references to specific terminology standards that are relevant to specific plastic products or applications. In case of conflict between a definition contained in Terminology D883 and one contained in another standard, the definition given in Terminology D883 shall prevail.
1.6.1 For terms related to thermal insulation, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology C168.
1.6.2 For terms related to electrical or electronic insulating materials, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology D1711.
1.6.3 For terms relating to fire, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology E176 and ISO 13943. In case of conflict between Terminology E176 and ISO 13943, the definitions given in Terminology E176 shall prevail.
1.6.4 For terms relating to precision and bias and associated issues, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology E456.
1.6.5 For terms related to plastic piping systems, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology F412.
1.7 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.
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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: D883 − 24
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D883; 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* conflict between Terminology E176 and ISO 13943, the defi-
nitions given in Terminology E176 shall prevail.
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms
1.6.4 For terms relating to precision and bias and associated
used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally under-
issues, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology
stood or adequately defined in other readily available sources
E456.
are not included.
1.6.5 For terms related to plastic piping systems, the appli-
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which
cable definitions are contained in Terminology F412.
Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged,
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
after review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
term.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the name of the organization; for example, IUPAC is the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
2. Referenced Documents
1.4 A definition is a descriptive phrase or a single sentence
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with additional information included in discussion notes. 2.1 ASTM Standards:
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
NOTE 1—It is recommended that definitions be reviewed periodically.
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
1.4.1 When a new definition is added to this terminology
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
standard, or the wording of a definition is revised, the date of
D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plas-
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the change shall be appended to the new or revised definition.
tics by Means of a Cantilever Beam (Withdrawn 2019)
1.5 For literature related to plastics terminology, see Appen- D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
dix X1. and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
als
1.6 Subsections 1.6.1 – 1.6.5 contain references to specific
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
terminology standards that are relevant to specific plastic
Sheeting
products or applications. In case of conflict between a defini-
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
tion contained in Terminology D883 and one contained in
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
another standard, the definition given in Terminology D883
of Transparent Plastics
shall prevail.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
1.6.1 For terms related to thermal insulation, the applicable
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic
definitions are contained in Terminology C168.
Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
1.6.2 For terms related to electrical or electronic insulating
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
materials, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminol-
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using
ogy D1711.
the CIE System
1.6.3 For terms relating to fire, the applicable definitions are
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
contained in Terminology E176 and ISO 13943. In case of
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as D883 - 23. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D0883-24. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D883 − 23 D883 − 24
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D883; 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 terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally understood or
adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged, after
review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable term.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of the name of
the organization; for example, IUPAC is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
1.4 A definition is a descriptive phrase or a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes.
NOTE 1—It is recommended that definitions be reviewed periodically.
1.4.1 When a new definition is added to this terminology standard, or the wording of a definition is revised, the date of the change
shall be appended to the new or revised definition.
1.5 For literature related to plastics terminology, see Appendix X1.
1.6 Subsections 1.6.1 – 1.6.5 contain references to specific terminology standards that are relevant to specific plastic products or
applications. In case of conflict between a definition contained in Terminology D883 and one contained in another standard, the
definition given in Terminology D883 shall prevail.
1.6.1 For terms related to thermal insulation, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology C168.
1.6.2 For terms related to electrical or electronic insulating materials, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology
D1711.
1.6.3 For terms relating to fire, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology E176 and ISO 13943. In case of conflict
between Terminology E176 and ISO 13943, the definitions given in Terminology E176 shall prevail.
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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 Nov. 1, 2023Feb. 1, 2024. Published November 2023February 2024. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 20222023
as D883 - 22.D883 - 23. DOI: 10.1520/D0883-23.10.1520/D0883-24.
*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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1.6.4 For terms relating to precision and bias and associated issues, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology E456.
1.6.5 For terms related to plastic piping systems, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology F412.
1.7 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:
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
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D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam (Withdrawn 2019)
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
2.2 ISO Standards:
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ISO 13943 Fire Safety—Vocabulary
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