ASTM D2287-19

Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds

ABSTRACT
This specification covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % may include one or more monomers copolymerized with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof. The identification of vinyl chloride polymers shall be in accordance with the specified terminology. Material shall be of uniform composition and be so compounded as to meet the requirements designated for it. Nonrigid vinyl chloride plastics ordinarily are supplied in either diced or granulated form. Durometer hardness, specific gravity, tensile strength, volatile loss, brittleness temperature, burning rate, and volume resistance shall be tested to meet the requirements specified.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 Means for selecting and identifying nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds are provided in Table 1. The properties enumerated in this table and the tests defined are expected to provide identification of the compounds selected. They are not necessarily suitable for direct application in design because of differences in shape of part, size, loading, environmental conditions, etc. Only when specimens are molded in accordance with 11.1.1 can comparative data be expected. The tests selected can also be used for inspection or quality control provided that they are performed strictly in accordance with the instructions given herein and in the designated methods so that extraneous variables are minimized and results are reproduced within the limits of variability of the material being examined and of the tests used for its examination.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification system standard covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % can include one or more monomers copolymerized with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof.  
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a hardness range and include the necessary stabilizers, plasticizers, fillers, dyes, and pigments to meet the designated requirements.  
1.3 This classification system standard includes nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds recommended for compression molding, injection molding, and extrusion, but it must be recognized that particular compounds are not suitable for all these means of fabrication.  
Note 1: This standard and ISO 2898-1 and ISO 2898-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.  
1.6 The text of this classification system 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 specification.  
1.7 Some applications have the option to contain recycled PVC plastics that meet the requirements of this classification system standard. Refer to the specific requirements in the Materials and Manufacture section of the applicable product standard.  
1.8 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: 31-Oct-2019
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2287-12 - Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM D883-24 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2024
• Refers: ASTM D1203-23 - Standard Test Methods for Volatile Loss from Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM D883-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM D883-20 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM D883-19c - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2019
• Refers: ASTM D883-19a - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM D883-19 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2019
• Refers: ASTM D883-18a - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2018
• Refers: ASTM D883-18 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2018
• Refers: ASTM D1600-18 - Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2018
• Refers: ASTM D883-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 15-Aug-2017
• Refers: ASTM D1203-16 - Standard Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Refers: ASTM D3892-15 - Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D635-14 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2014

Overview

ASTM D2287-19 is the Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds, developed by ASTM International. This widely referenced standard provides a systematic approach for classifying and specifying nonrigid vinyl chloride (PVC) polymer and copolymer materials-specifically those containing at least 90% vinyl chloride in their resin composition. The remaining 10% may include copolymerized monomers or other resins blended with PVC.

ASTM D2287-19 sets out the requirements, terminology, and test methods necessary to identify and evaluate nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds intended for molding and extrusion applications. The standard helps manufacturers and end users ensure consistency, quality, and fitness for use in a wide range of flexible PVC applications.

Key Topics

• Material Classification: Establishes a classification system based on resin composition and a designated hardness range. Includes criteria for necessary additives such as stabilizers, plasticizers, fillers, pigments, and dyes.
• Identification System: Specifies a cell-type format for close characterization of material properties, including unique suffixes for electrical grades and flammability.
• Specified Properties: Key properties to determine include:
  • Durometer hardness
  • Specific gravity
  • Tensile strength
  • Volatile loss
  • Brittleness temperature
  • Volume resistivity
  • Burning rate
• Test Methods: Details standardized testing protocols to ensure that compounds meet the required specifications. Applies consistently across production batches.
• Uniform Composition: Materials must be of uniform composition and processed with appropriate compatibility and mixing to avoid separation of components.
• Packaging and Marking: Describes expectations for packaging and labeling to ensure traceability and compliance during shipping and handling.

Applications

ASTM D2287-19 is essential for industries relying on flexible or nonrigid PVC materials, including:

• Compression Molding: Suitable for parts and components requiring flexible profiles.
• Injection Molding: Used for producing soft PVC parts with complex shapes.
• Extrusion: Applied in manufacturing hoses, tubing, seals, and wire insulation.

These compounds are widely utilized in:

• Electrical insulation and cable sheathing
• Automotive interiors and trim
• Medical tubing and flexible packaging
• Seals, gaskets, and flexible profiles in building and construction

Manufacturers and end users employ ASTM D2287-19 to select the right materials for specific applications, conduct quality control, facilitate procurement, and support product development. The standard also allows for the inclusion of recycled PVC compounds, provided they meet the requirements.

Related Standards

Organizations and professionals referencing ASTM D2287-19 may also find the following standards relevant:

• ASTM D257 – Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
• ASTM D618 – Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D635 – Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
• ASTM D638 – Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM D746 – Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
• ASTM D792 – Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity of Plastics by Displacement
• ASTM D883 – Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D1203 – Test Methods for Volatile Loss from Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
• ASTM D2240 – Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
• ASTM D3892 – Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• ISO 2898-1 and ISO 2898-2 – International counterparts for classification of PVC-P (flexible PVC) compounds

Utilizing ASTM D2287-19 aligns material selection, testing, and documentation practices with recognized industry requirements, supporting product quality, market acceptance, and regulatory compliance.

Keywords: ASTM D2287, nonrigid vinyl chloride, PVC compounds, flexible PVC, plastic materials, molding, extrusion, material classification, copolymer plastics, industry standards.

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:D2287 −19
Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding
and Extrusion Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2287; 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* 1.7 Some applications have the option to contain recycled
PVC plastics that meet the requirements of this classification
1.1 This classification system standard covers nonrigid vi-
system standard. Refer to the specific requirements in the
nyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin
Materials and Manufacture section of the applicable product
portion of the composition contains at least 90 % vinyl
standard.
chloride. The remaining 10 % can include one or more mono-
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
mers copolymerized with vinyl chloride or consist of other
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copo-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
lymers thereof.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
hardness range and include the necessary stabilizers,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
plasticizers, fillers, dyes, and pigments to meet the designated
requirements.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 This classification system standard includes nonrigid 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
vinyl chloride compounds recommended for compression
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
molding, injection molding, and extrusion, but it must be
Insulating Materials
recognized that particular compounds are not suitable for all
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
these means of fabrication.
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
NOTE 1—This standard and ISO 2898-1 and ISO 2898-2 address the Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
and Elastomers by Impact
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
only.
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Activated Carbon Methods
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tics
1.6 The text of this classification system standard references
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These
ness
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
D3182 PracticeforRubber—Materials,Equipment,andPro-
not be considered as requirements of this specification.
cedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing
Standard Vulcanized Sheets
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D2287 - 12. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D2287-19. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D2287−19
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 2898-1 Plastics—Plasticide Compounds of Homopoly-
mers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride (PVC-P)
ISO 2898-2 Plastics—Plasticide Compounds of Homopoly-
mers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride (PVC-P)—Part 2
Preparation of Test Specimens and Determination of
Properties
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
ogy D883 and abbreviations with Terminology D1600, unless
otherwise indicated.
4. Classification
4.1 Provision is made in this classification system standard
for the identification of vinyl chloride polymers and copoly-
mers by use of Terminology D1600. Additionally, there is
provision for distinguishing electrical grades and burning rate
by suffix. The system of classification provided in Table 1
permits characterization and identification of all compounds
having properties within the ranges of the combinations able to
be selected from the table. Following type identification in
accordance withTerminology D1600, grades are designated by
thecellnumberforeachpropertyintheorderinwhichtheyare
listed in Table 1, including the suffixes identifying electrical
grades and flammability when required.When a property is not
specified, a “0” is entered as the cell number unless identifi-
cation is terminated prior to that point.
NOTE 2—The manner in which selected materials are identified is
illustrated by the examples given below:
NOTE 3—The cell-type format provides means for close characteriza-
tion and specification of material properties, alone or in combination, for
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TABLE 1 Detail Grade Requirements
Cell Limits
Designation
Property and Unit
Order No.
0 1 23456 7 8 9
45 to 55 to 65 to 75 to
1 Durometer hardness, A scale unspecified <45 85 to 94 >94 . .
<55 <65 <75 <85
2 Specific gravity (nominal), unspecified <1.20 1.20 to 1.25 to 1.30 to 1.35 to 1.40 to 1.45 to 1.50 to >1.59
73°F/23°C <1.25 <1.30 <1.35 <1.40 <1.45 <1.50 1.59
3 Tensile strength, min:
MPa <6.9 6.9 8.8 10.8 13.8 17.2 20.7 24.1 >24.1
psi <1000 1000 1285 1575 2000 2500 3000 3500 >3500
4 Volatile loss at 105°C, max, % unspecified 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 >7.0
5 Brittleness temperature, max, °C unspecified 0 −5 −10 −15 −20 −30 −40 −50 −60
11 12 13
E Volume resistivity at 50°C, min,Ω-cm unspecified 10 10 10 . . . . . .
A
X Burning rate unspecified . . . . . . . . .
A
When tested in accordance with Test Method D635, the compounds of this ce
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Designation: D2287 − 12 D2287 − 19
Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding
and Extrusion Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2287; 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 specification covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion of the
composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % can include one or more monomers copolymerized with
vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof.
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a hardness range and include the necessary stabilizers, plasticizers, fillers,
dyes, and pigments to meet the designated requirements.
1.3 This specification includes nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds recommended for compression molding, injection molding,
and extrusion, but it must be recognized that particular compounds are not suitable for all these means of fabrication.
NOTE 1—This standard and ISO 2898-1 and ISO 2898-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
1.6 The text of this specification 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 specification.
1.7 Recycle PVC plastics meeting the requirements of this specification may be used in some applications. Refer to the specific
requirements in the Materials and Manufacture section of the applicable product standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
D3182 Practice for Rubber—Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard
Vulcanized Sheets
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
This specification 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 Oct. 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2019. Published November 2012December 2019. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20112012
as D2287 - 11.D2287 - 12. DOI: 10.1520/D2287-12.10.1520/D2287-19.
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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D2287 − 19
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 2898-1 Plastics—Plasticide Compounds of Homopolymers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride (PVC-P)
ISO 2898-2 Plastics—Plasticide Compounds of Homopolymers and Copolymers of Vinyl Chloride (PVC-P)—Part 2 Preparation
of Test Specimens and Determination of Properties
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology D883 and abbreviations with Terminology D1600, unless
otherwise indicated.
4. Classification
4.1 Provision is made in this specification for the identification of vinyl chloride polymers and copolymers by use of
Terminology D1600. Additionally, there is provision for distinguishing electrical grades and burning rate by suffix. The system of
classification provided in Table 1 permits characterization and identification of all compounds having properties within the ranges
of the combinations that may be selected from the table. Following type identification in accordance with Terminology D1600,
grades are designated by the cell number for each property in the order in which they are listed in Table 1, including the suffixes
identifying electrical grades and flammability when required. When a property is not specified, a “0” is entered as the cell number
unless identification is terminated prior to that point.
NOTE 2—The manner in which selected materials are identified is illustrated by the examples given below:
TABLE 1 Detail Grade Requirements
Cell Limits
Designation
Property and Unit
Order No.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Durometer hardness, A scale unspecified <45 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 to 84 85 to 94 94 . .
45 to 55 to 65 to 75 to
1 Durometer hardness, A scale unspecified <45 85 to 94 >94 . .
<55 <65 <75 <85
2 Specific gravity (nominal), unspecified <1.20 1.20 to 1.25 to 1.30 to 1.35 to 1.40 to 1.45 to 1.50 to >1.59
73°F/23°C 1.24 1.29 1.34 1.39 1.44 1.49 1.59
73°F/23°C <1.25 <1.30 <1.35 <1.40 <1.45 <1.50 1.59
3 Tensile strength, min:
MPa <6.9 6.9 8.8 10.8 13.8 17.2 20.7 24.1 >24.1
psi <1000 1000 1285 1575 2000 2500 3000 3500 >3500
4 Volatile loss at 105°C, max, % unspecified 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 >7.0
5 Brittleness temperature, max, °C unspecified 0 −5 −10 −15 −20 −30 −40 −50 −60
1 1 1 2 1 3
E Volume resistivity at 50°C, min, Ω-cm unspecified 10 10 10 . . . . . .
A
X Burning rate unspecified . . . . . . . . .
A
When tested in accordance with Test Method D635, the compounds of this cell unit designation shall yield the following results: average extent of burning of <25 mm;
average time of burning of <10 s.
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NOTE 3—The cell-type format provides means for close characterization and specification of material properties, alone or in combination, for a broad
range of materials. This format, however, is subject to possible misapplication since unobtainable property combinations can be selected if the user is
not familiar with commercially available materials. The manufacturer should be consulted.
5. General Requirements
5.1 Material shall be of uniform composition and be so compounded as to meet the requirements designated for it.
5.2 The designated material shall contain the ingredients necessary to permit satisfactory processing with appropriate equipment
under recommended or commercially acceptable conditions. There shall be no separation of components under conditions of
application normal for these compounds.
6. Significance and Use
6.1 Means for selecting and identifying nonrigid vinyl chloride compounds are provided in Table 1. The properties enumerated
in this table and the tests defined are expected to provide identification of the compounds selected. They are not necessarily suitable
for direct application in design because of differences in shape of part, size, loading, environmental conditions, etc. Only when
specimens are molded in accordance with 11.1.1 can comparative data be expected. The tests selected can also be used for
inspection or quality control provided that they are performed strictly in accordance with the instructions given herein and in the
designated methods so that extraneous variables are minimized and results are reproduced within the limits of variability of the
material being examined and of the tests used for its examination.
7. Detail Requirements
7.1 Compliance with the designated requirements shall be determined with test specimens prepared of sheets molded in
accordance with 11.1.1 of this specification.
7.2 Test values for specimens so prepared shall comply with the designated requirements as given in Table 1.
7.3 Subject to agreement between the purchaser and the seller, testing on specimens prepared of finished molded articles is
permitted. It is possible results of such tests will not agree with the values given in Table 1. Therefore, in reports of such tests,
methods, and conditions of preparation, dimensions, and all other pertinent information shall be included.
8. Contractual Requirements
8.1 Nonrigid vinyl chloride plastics ordinarily are supplied in either diced, pelletized, or granulated form. Particle size shall be
as agreed between the purchaser and the seller. Other forms are acceptable when agreed upon by the seller and purchaser.
8.2 Color and transparency or opacity of the materials, when molded under the conditions recommended by the seller, shall be
comparable within commercial tolerances with a standard specimen of the same thickness furnished in advance by the seller.
9. Number of Tests
9.1 One set of test specimens as needed to verify the requirements selected in Table 1 and as prescribed in Section 11 shall be
considered sufficient for testing the material.
10. Sampling
10.1 Adequate statistical sampling before packaging is an acceptable procedure. A batch or lot of material shall be considered
as a unit of manufacture prepared for shipment and is permitted to consist of a blend of two or more production runs of material.
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10.2 Material shall be free of foreign matter to such a level of contamination that is agreed upon between the purchaser and the
seller.
11. Test Methods
11.1 The properties enumerated herein shall be determined in accordance with the following methods:
11.1.1 Test Specimens—Unless otherwise specified, test specimens shall be prepared of sheets 1.9 6 0.2 mm (0.075 6 0.010
in.) thick molded by compression as described in Practice D3182. The conditions of molding shall be either as recommended by
the seller or in keeping with accepted commercial practice for the material being used. Specimens shall be of the shape and
dimensions specified in the individual test methods.
11.1.2 Conditioning—Test specimens of nonrigid vinyl chloride plastics shall be conditioned in accordance with Practice D618,
Procedure A.
11.1.3 Test Conditions—Tests shall be conducted in the Standard Laboratory Atmosphere of 23 6 2°C (73 6 4°F) and 50 6
10 % relative humidity unless otherwise specified herein or in the individual test methods.
11.1.4 Durometer Hardness—Test Method D2240 using a 15-s interval as described in 10.2 of that method.
11.1.5 Specific Gravity—Test Methods D792, Method A. Alternative methods of equal accuracy is permitted except for referee
tests.
11.1.6 Tensile Strength—Test Method D638, Type IV. Test speed shall be 50 mm/min (2 in./min) 6 10 %.
11.1.7 Volatile Loss—Test Methods D1203, Method A. Test temperature shall be 105°C.
11.1.8 Brittleness Temperature—Test Method D746.
11.1.9 Volume Resistivity—Test Methods D257. Test specimens shall be of any uniform thickness between 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
and 2.2 mm (0.085 in.), test temperature shall be 50 6 1.0°C, and electrodes are either conductive paints, or sprayed or evaporated
metal as described in the section on Electrode Systems of Test Methods D257 and mounted as shown in the figures illustrating a
flat specimen for measuring volume and surface resistances or conductances for flat, solid specimens in that method. Applied
voltage within the range 100 to 500 V is recommended.
11.1.10 Burning Rate—Test Method D635.
12. Retest and Rejection
12.1 If any failure occurs, the materials shall be retested to establish conformity in accordance with agreement between the
purchaser and the seller.
13. Packaging and Package Marking
13.1 Packaging—The material shall be packaged in standard commercial containers so constructed as to ensure acceptance by
common or other carriers for safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of delivery, unless otherwise specified in the contract
or order.
13.2 Package Marking—Unless otherwise agreed between the seller and the purchaser, shipping containers shall be marked with
the name of the material, the batch or lot number, and the quantity contained therein, as defined by the contract or order under
which shipment is made, the name of the seller, and the number of the contract or order.
13.3 All packing, packaging, and marking provisions of Practice D3892 shall apply to this specification.
14. Keywords
14.1 compounds; nonrigid; poly(vinyl chloride); recycle plastics; vinyl chloride copolymers
1. Scope*
1.1 This classification system standard covers nonrigid vinyl chloride polymer and copolymer classes in which the resin portion
of the composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % can include one or more monomers copolymerized
with vinyl chloride or consist of other resins mechanically blended with polyvinyl chloride or copolymers thereof.
1.2 These nonrigid vinyl compounds are defined by a hardne
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