ASTM D5260-22

Standard Classification for Chemical Resistance of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Homopolymer and Copolymer Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Reference this chemical resistance classification for any PVC/CPVC material compound specification wherein a level of resistance to specific chemicals is required for satisfactory product performance.  
4.2 Listing of a chemical in the annex does not imply PVC/CPVC compatibility or resistance to the chemical. Some of the chemicals listed could be deleterious to a specific compound, causing radical changes in the physical properties. Resistance to these chemicals is not intended to be a practical requirement in a specification.  
4.3 For resistance to mixtures of chemicals, it is suggested that the blend be tested rather than accepting the resistance of the individual chemicals because of a possible solvency enhancement of the combined chemicals.  
4.4 The specimens tested in this classification are unstressed. When service conditions include stress or other factors, or both, test chemical resistance of the PVC/CPVC compound under actual service conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers the method for determining and classifying the resistance of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) homopolymer and copolymer compounds, and chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) compounds in chemicals by simple immersion testing of unstressed specimens.  
1.2 This classification is applicable to any PVC or CPVC compound as defined in Specifications D1784, D4216, D4396, or D4551.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.  
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.  
1.5 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: There are no ISO standards covering the subject matter of this classification.  
1.6 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: 30-Apr-2022
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D1784-20 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2020

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:D5260 −22
Standard Classification for
Chemical Resistance of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Homopolymer and Copolymer Compounds and Chlorinated
1
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5260; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This classification covers the method for determining
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
and classifying the resistance of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
Chemical Reagents
homopolymer and copolymer compounds, and chlorinated
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) compounds in chemicals by
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
simple immersion testing of unstressed specimens.
tics
1.2 This classification is applicable to any PVC or CPVC
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
compound as defined in Specifications D1784, D4216, D4396,
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
or D4551.
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
D4216 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
standard.
(CPVC) Building Products Compounds
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
D4396 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Com-
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
pounds for Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Nonpressure
as requirements of this standard.
Applications
D4551 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Flexible Concealed Water-Containment Membrane
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions and Abbreviations:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms pertaining to plastics used in
this test method, refer to Terminology D883. For abbreviations
NOTE 1—There are no ISO standards covering the subject matter of this
classification. used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1600, unless
otherwise indicated.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4. Significance and Use
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1 Reference this chemical resistance classification for any
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
PVC/CPVC material compound specification wherein a level
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
of resistance to specific chemicals is required for satisfactory
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
product performance.
4.2 Listing of a chemical in the annex does not imply
PVC/CPVC compatibility or resistance to the chemical. Some
1
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
2
Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D5260 - 16. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D5260-22. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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of the chemicals listed could be deleterious to a specific 7.2 Sample using a statistically acceptable procedure.
compound, causing radical changes in the physical properties.
Resistance to these chemicals is not intended to be a practical
8. Test Methods
requirement in a specification.
8.1 Determine the chemical resistance of a compound fol-
4.3 For resistance to mixtures of chemicals, it is suggested
lowing the procedure of Test Method D543 except the expo-
that the blend be tested rathe
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Designation: D5260 − 16 D5260 − 22
Standard Classification for
Chemical Resistance of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Homopolymer and Copolymer Compounds and Chlorinated
1
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5260; 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*
1.1 This classification covers the method for determining and classifying the resistance of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
homopolymer and copolymer compounds, and chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) compounds in chemicals by simple
immersion testing of unstressed specimens.
1.2 This classification is applicable to any PVC or CPVC compound as defined in Specifications D1784, D4216, D4396, or D4551.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.5 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—There are no ISO standards covering the subject matter of this classification.
1.6 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
D4216 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Building Products Compounds
1
This classification 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 May 1, 2016May 1, 2022. Published May 2016May 2022. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20102016 as
D5260 - 04D5260 - 16.(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D5260-16.10.1520/D5260-22.
2
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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D4396 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds for
Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Nonpressure Applications
D4551 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Flexible Concealed Water-Containment Membrane
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions and Abbreviations:
3.1.1 Definitions are in accordance with For definitions of terms pertaining to plastics used in this test method, refer to
Terminology D883 and abbreviations with . For abbreviations used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1600, unless
otherwise indicated.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Reference this chemical resistance classification for any PVC/CPVC material compound specification wherein a level of
resistance to specific chemicals is required for satisfactory product performance.
4.2 Listing of a chemical in the annex does not imply PVC/CPVC compatibility or resistance to the chemical. Some of the
chemicals listed could be deleterious to a specific compound, causing radical changes in the physical properties. Resistance to these
chemicals is not intended to be a practical requirement in a specification.
4.3 For resistance to mixt
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