ASTM D5675-13
(Classification)Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
ABSTRACT
This classification system provides a method of adequately identifying PTFE micropowders using a system consistent with that also of another specific classification. These powders are sometimes known as lubricant powders which usually have a much smaller particle size than those used for molding or extrusion. The test methods and properties included are those required to identify and specify the various types of fluoropolymer micropowders. This classification covers two groups of fluoropolymer micropowders. Fluoropolymer micropowders are classified into groups according to their base fluoropolymer. These groups are further subdivided into classes and grades. Different tests shall be performed in order to determine the following properties of the micropowders: melting characteristics, melt flow rate, specific gravity, water content, particle size, surface area, and bulk density.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification system provides a method of adequately identifying low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) micronized powders using a system consistent with that of Classification System D4000. It further provides a means for specifying these materials by the use of a simple line callout designation. This classification covers fluoropolymer micronized powders that are used as lubricants and as additives to other materials in order to improve lubricity or to control other characteristics of the base material.
1.2 These powders are sometimes known as lubricant powders. The powders usually have a much smaller particle size than those used for molding or extrusion, and they generally are not processed alone. The test methods and properties included are those required to identify and specify the various types of fluoropolymer micronized powders. Recycled fluoropolymer materials meeting the detailed requirements of this classification are included (see Guide D7209).
1.3 These fluoropolymer micronized powders and the materials designated as filler powders (F) in ISO 12086-1 and ISO 12086-2 are equivalent.2
1.4 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/ASTM SI-10 are to be regarded as the 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.1.2.
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Designation:D5675 −13
Standard Classification for
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Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5675; 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
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1.1 This classification system provides a method of ad- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
equately identifying low molecular weight polytetrafluoroeth- D854 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by
ylene (PTFE) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) mi- Water Pycnometer
cronized powders using a system consistent with that of D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
Classification System D4000. It further provides a means for D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics
specifying these materials by the use of a simple line callout by Extrusion Plastometer
designation. This classification covers fluoropolymer micron- D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
ized powders that are used as lubricants and as additives to tics
other materials in order to improve lubricity or to control other D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
characteristics of the base material. D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
als
1.2 These powders are sometimes known as lubricant pow-
D4464 Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Cata-
ders. The powders usually have a much smaller particle size
lytic Material by Laser Light Scattering
than those used for molding or extrusion, and they generally
D4567 Test Method for Single-Point Determination of Spe-
are not processed alone. The test methods and properties
cificSurfaceAreaofCatalystsandCatalystCarriersUsing
included are those required to identify and specify the various
Nitrogen Adsorption by Continuous Flow Method
types of fluoropolymer micronized powders. Recycled fluo-
D4591 Test Method for Determining Temperatures and
ropolymer materials meeting the detailed requirements of this
Heats of Transitions of Fluoropolymers by Differential
classification are included (see Guide D7209).
Scanning Calorimetry
1.3 These fluoropolymer micronized powders and the ma-
D4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
terials designated as filler powders (F) in ISO 12086-1 and
Resin Produced From Dispersion
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ISO 12086-2 are equivalent.
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
1.4 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/ASTM Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
D5740 Guide for Writing Material Standards in the Classi-
SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard.
fication Format
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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2.2 ISO Standards:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ISO 12086-1 Plastics-Fluoropolymer Dispersions and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
MouldingandExtrusionMaterialsPart1:Designationand
tionary statements are given in 7.1.2.
System and Basis for Specification
ISO 12086-2 Plastics-Fluoropolymer Dispersions and
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
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Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved 1995. Last previous edition approved 2010 as D5675 - 04(2010). DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D5675-13. the ASTM website.
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Designations, specifications, and test methods are included in ISO 12086-1 and Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
12086-2. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Moulding and Extrusion Materials Part 2: Preparation of 3.2.6 sintering, n—as it applies to PTFE, a thermal treat-
Test Specimens and Determination of Properties ment during which the PTFE is melted and recrystallized by
cooling, with coalescence occurring during the treatment.
3. Terminology
3.2.7 suspension-based powd
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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: D5675 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) D5675 − 13
Standard Classification for
Fluoropolymer MicropowdersLow Molecular Weight PTFE
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and FEP Micronized Powders
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5675; 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 Scope*
1.1 This classification system provides a method of adequately identifying PTFE micropowders low molecular weight
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) micronized powders using a system consistent with that
of Classification System D4000. It further provides a means for specifying these materials by the use of a simple line callout
designation. This classification covers fluoropolymer micropowders micronized powders that are used as lubricants and as
additives to other materials in order to improve lubricity or to control other characteristics of the base material.
1.2 These powders are sometimes known as lubricant powders. The powders usually have a much smaller particle size than
those used for molding or extrusion, and they generally are not processed alone. The test methods and properties included are those
required to identify and specify the various types of fluoropolymer micropowders. micronized powders. Recycled fluoropolymer
materials meeting the detailed requirements of this classification are included (see Guide D5033D7209).
1.3 These micropowders fluoropolymer micronized powders and the materials designated as filler powders (F) in ISO 12086-1
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and ISO 12086-2 are equivalent.
1.4 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/ASTM SI-10 are to be regarded as the 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.1.2.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D854 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Water Pycnometer
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D4464 Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Material by Laser Light Scattering
D4567 Test Method for Single-Point Determination of Specific Surface Area of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers Using Nitrogen
Adsorption by Continuous Flow Method
D4591 Test Method for Determining Temperatures and Heats of Transitions of Fluoropolymers by Differential Scanning
Calorimetry
D4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Produced From Dispersion
D5033D7209 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use
of Recycled PlasticsPolymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn 2007)
D5740 Guide for Writing Material Standards in the Classification Format
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
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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 Sept. 1, 2010Sept. 1, 2013. Published November 2010September 2013. Originally approved 1995. Last previous edition approved 20042010 as
D5675 - 04.D5675 - 04(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D5675-04R10.10.1520/D5675-13.
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Designations, specifications, and test methods are included in ISO 12086-1 and 12086-2.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 12086-1 Plastics-Fluoropolymer Dispersions and Moulding and Extrusion Materials Part 1: Designation and
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