ASTM D3678-97(2008)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Interior-Profile Extrusions
Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Interior-Profile Extrusions
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes requirements for the material properties, including dimensional stability and extrusion quality, of three classes of rigid, poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile extrusions. Methods for identifying interior-profile extrusions that comply with the requirements of this specification are provided.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the material properties, including dimensional stability and extrusion quality, of rigid, poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile extrusions. Methods for identifying interior-profile extrusions that comply with the requirements of this specification are provided.
1.2 Rigid PVC recycled plastic may be used in this product in accordance with the requirements in Sections 6 and 7.
1.3 Rigid PVC compounds for interior building product applications are covered in Specification D 1784.
1.4 Rigid PVC exterior profile extrusions for assembled windows and doors are covered in Specification D 4726.
1.5 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.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are given for information only.
Note 1—Information with regard to application should be obtained from the manufacturers of the profiles.
Note 2—There is no know ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.7 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.
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Designation:D3678 −97(Reapproved 2008) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Interior-Profile Extrusions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3678; 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.
´ NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in April 2008.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the ma-
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
terial properties, including dimensional stability and extrusion
D696TestMethodforCoefficientofLinearThermalExpan-
quality, of rigid, poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile
sion of Plastics Between −30°C and 30°C with a Vitreous
extrusions. Methods for identifying interior-profile extrusions
Silica Dilatometer
that comply with the requirements of this specification are
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
provided.
D1042Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
1.2 Rigid PVC recycled plastic may be used in this product
Plastics Under Accelerated Service Conditions
in accordance with the requirements in Sections 6 and 7.
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
tics
1.3 Rigid PVC compounds for interior building product
D1784Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
applications are covered in Specification D1784.
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
1.4 Rigid PVC exterior profile extrusions for assembled (CPVC) Compounds
windows and doors are covered in Specification D4726. D2152Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
Acetone Immersion
whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesandfootnotes
D3892Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
(excludingthoseinTablesandFigures)shallnotbeconsidered
D4726Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
as requirements of this standard.
Exterior-Profile Extrusions Used forAssembledWindows
and Doors
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D4968Guide for Annual Review of Test Methods and
standard. The values given in parentheses are given for
Specifications for Plastics
information only.
D7209Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
NOTE 1—Information with regard to application should be obtained
Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
from the manufacturers of the profiles.
E631Terminology of Building Constructions
NOTE 2—There is no know ISO equivalent to this standard.
3. Terminology
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1 General—Defintions are in accordance with Terminol-
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
ogy D883 or Terminology E631 and abbreviations with Ter-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
minology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health 4. Significance and Use
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.1 The purpose of this specification is to establish on a
tions prior to use.
national basis, a recognized standard of quality for rigid
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile extrusions for inte-
rior use other than cellular products, piping, tubing, and
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
PlasticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD20.24onPlasticBuilding
Products. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D3678–97(2001). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D3678-97R08E01. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D3678−97 (2008)
window and door profiles used in finished building products. 2.2%; those of 1.02-mm (0.040-in.) thickness or less shall
The information contained in this standard is intended to be have a 3.0% maximum shrinkage.
helpful to producers, distributors, and users, and to promote
7.3 Extrusion Quality—The extrusion quality of Class 1
understandingbetweenbuyersandsellers.Itisalsointendedto
extrusions shall be determined by immersion in anhydrous
serveasthebasisforrequirementsonfinishedinteriorbuilding
acetoneinaccordancewiththerequirementsof8.6.Specimens
products which are either made from or employ rigid PVC
ofextrusionshavingnotmorethan25%surfaceattackshallbe
profile extrusions in their construction.
considered as adequately fused and of satisfactory quality.The
extrusionqualitiesofClass2andClass3extrusionsshallbeas
5. Classification
agreed upon between the supplier and purchaser.
5.1 ThisstandardcoversthreeclassesofrigidPVCinterior-
profile extrusions as follows:
8. Test Methods
Class 1—Normal impact
8.1 General—Use the inspection and test procedures con-
Class 2—Intermediate impact
tainedinthissectiontodeterminetheconformanceofproducts
Class 3—High impact
to the requirements of this specification. Each producer or
distributor who represents his products as conforming to this
6. Materials and Manufacture
specificationmayutilizestatisticallybasedsamplingplansthat
6.1 This specification covers profile extrusions made from
are appropriate for each particular manufacturing process, but
plastics conforming to the requirements of Specification
shall keep such essential records as are necessary to document
D1784. Class 1 extrusions shall meet the requirements speci-
with a high degree of assurance his claim that all of the
fied in Specification D1784 for Class 12454 compound. Class
requirements of this spe
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