ASTM D2103-10
(Specification)Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the classification of polyethylene film and sheeting. Recycled polyethylene film or resin may be used as feedstock, and the film or sheeting may contain additives for surface property improvement, pigments, or stabilizers, or a combination of these, but they must conform to the requirements specified. Material covered in this specification shall be designated by a five-digit type number, with each numeral (from 0 to 5) indicating the cell limit within which the values of the density, impact strength, kinetic coefficient of friction, haze, and nominal thickness of the material falls under. The sheet or film shall be manufactured free, as commercially possible, of gels, streaks, pinholes, particles of foreign matter, and undispersed raw material, and without any other visible defects such as holes, tears, or blisters. The edges of the sheet or film shall be free of nicks and cuts. The surface of the sheet or film may also be treated by flame, corona discharge, or other means to improve the surface properties. Tests to determine the density, impact strength, kinetic coefficient of friction, haze, and nominal thickness of the material shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the classification of polyethylene film and sheeting up to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) in thickness, inclusive. The film or sheeting may contain additives for the improvement of the surface properties, pigments, or stabilizers, or combinations thereof.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat 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.
1.4 This specification allows for the use of recycled polyethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long as all the requirements as governed by the producer and end user are also met (see Note 1).
Note 1—Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related to recycled plastics.
Note 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.
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Designation:D2103 −10
StandardSpecification for
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Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2103; 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* D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
Sheeting
1.1 This specification covers the classification of polyethyl-
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
ene film and sheeting up to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) in thickness,
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
inclusive. The film or sheeting may contain additives for the
of Transparent Plastics
improvementofthesurfaceproperties,pigments,orstabilizers,
D1434 TestMethodforDeterminingGasPermeabilityChar-
or combinations thereof.
acteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly.
Gradient Technique
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D1709 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
by the Free-Falling Dart Method
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D1746 Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D1894 Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
D1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of
tions prior to use.
Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
1.4 This specification allows for the use of recycled poly-
D1938 Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trou-
ethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long
ser Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by a Single-
as all the requirements as governed by the producer and end
Tear Method
user are also met (see Note 1).
D2457 Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and
Solid Plastics
NOTE 1—Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related to
recycled plastics.
D2578 TestMethodforWettingTensionofPolyethyleneand
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.
Polypropylene Films
D2839 Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Deter-
2. Referenced Documents
mining Density of Polyethylene
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insu-
D4321 Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film
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lation (Withdrawn 2013)
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
D4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
Extrusion Materials
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (With-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
drawn 2015)
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting,
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
and Molded Products.
Materials
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D2103 – 08. DOI:
F1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate
10.1520/D2103-10.
Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
3. Terminology
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. 3.1 Definitions:
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the definitions of plastics 4.2 In cases where surface treatment is specified by the
used in this specification are in accordance with Terminology purchaser, the test method must be agreed upon between the
D883. purchaser and the seller. The recommend
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Designation:D2103–08 Designation: D2103 – 10
Standard Specification for
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Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2103; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstheclassificationofpolyethylenefilmandsheetingupto0.3mm(0.012in.)inthickness,inclusive.
The film or sheeting may contain additives for the improvement of the surface properties, pigments, or stabilizers, or combinations
thereof.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat 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.
1.4 This specification allows for the use of recycled polyethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long as all
the requirements as governed by the producer and end user are also met (see Note 1).
NOTE 1—Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related to recycled plastics.
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
D1434 Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1709 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
D1746 Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting D1893Test Method for Blocking of Plastic Film
D1894 Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
D1938 Test Method forTear-Propagation Resistance (TrouserTear) of Plastic Film andThin Sheeting by a Single-Tear Method
D2457 Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
D2578 Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
D2839 Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4321 Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
D4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film and Sheeting.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D2103–05. DOI:
10.1520/D2103-08.on Molded and Extruded Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D2103 – 08. DOI:
10.1520/D2103-10.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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