ASTM D1667-17

Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Foam (Closed-Cell)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers flexible closed-cell or non-interconnecting cellular products, the elastomer content of which is predominantly poly(vinyl chloride) foam or copolymers thereof. Materials shall be produced in sheet, strip, molded, or simple specific shapes. Complete details about apparatuses needed, specimen preparation, and procedures for the testing of compression deflection, compression set under constant deflection, and water absorption are thoroughly itemized.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers flexible closed-cell or non-interconnecting cellular products, the elastomer content of which is predominantly poly(vinyl chloride) or copolymers thereof.  
1.2 In the case of conflict between the provisions of this specification and those of detailed specifications or methods of test for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence.  
1.3 Reference to the methods for testing closed-cell poly(vinyl chloride) contained herein shall specifically state the particular test or tests desired and not refer to these methods of test as a whole.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portions only 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.  
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2017
• ICS: 83.100 - Cellular materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.22 - Cellular Materials - Plastics and Elastomers

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1667 −17
Standard Specification for
Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Foam
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(Closed-Cell)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1667; 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* D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
Oven
1.1 This specification covers flexible closed-cell or non-
D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—
interconnecting cellular products, the elastomer content of
Sponge or Expanded Rubber
which is predominantly poly(vinyl chloride) or copolymers
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
thereof.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.2 In the case of conflict between the provisions of this
specification and those of detailed specifications or methods of 3. Terminology
test for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 Reference to the methods for testing closed-cell poly- 3.1.1 closed cell—an expanded structure consisting of a
(vinyl chloride) contained herein shall specifically state the multitude of individual, non-connecting, gas-tight cells.
particular test or tests desired and not refer to these methods of
3.1.2 flexible cellular material—a cellular organic poly-
test as a whole.
meric material which will not rupture when a specimen 200 by
25 by 25 mm (8 by 1 by 1 in.) is bent around at 25-mm (1-in.)
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
diameter mandrel at a uniform rate of one lap in 5 s at a
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
temperature between 18 and 29°C (65 and 85°F).
information only.
3.1.3 surface skin—the smooth surface on the material
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains to the
formed during manufacture by contact with the molds, cover
test method portions only of this specification: This standard
plate, or air.
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
3.1.4 V—the ASTM symbol designating nonrigid vinyl
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
cellular plastics.
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
3.1.5 vinyl or PVC—these terms refer to poly(vinyl chlo-
to use.
ride) or copolymers thereof.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
4. Materials and Manufacture
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Closed-cell vinyl is produced in sheet, strip, molded, or
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
simple specific shapes.
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
5. Grades of Closed-Cell Vinyl or PVC-Symbol VE
1 5.1 Closed-cell vinyl shall be designated by two symbol
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular letters VE, indicating V for vinyl and E for closed cell. The
Materials - Plastics and Elastomers.
grade shall be designated by two digits, the first of which
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published March 2017. Originally
designates closed cell, and the second of which indicates the
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D1667 - 05(2011).
degree of firmness, the softer grades being identified with the
DOI: 10.1520/D1667-17.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
lower numbers and the firmer grades with the higher numbers.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
NOTE 2—Examples—VE-41 is a closed cell (expanded) vinyl of soft
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. grade (see Table 1).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements of Closed Cell Vinyl Products,
7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Type VE
7.1 Closed cell vinyl furnished under this specification shall
Requirements
be manufactured from poly(vinyl chloride) or copolymers
Basic Requirements Added by
Suffix Letters
thereof, together with the added compounding ingredients of
Compression
such nature and quality that the finished product complies with
Deflection, Suffix L Water
the specification requirements. In permitting a choice in use of
Suffix B
25 % Absorption, max
materials by the ma
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Designation: D1667 − 05 (Reapproved 2011) D1667 − 17
Standard Specification for
Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Foam
1
(Closed-Cell)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1667; 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 Scope*
1.1 This specification covers flexible closed-cell or non-interconnecting cellular products, the elastomer content of which is
predominantly poly(vinyl chloride) or copolymers thereof.
1.2 In the case of conflict between the provisions of this specification and those of detailed specifications or methods of test for
a particular product, the latter shall take precedence.
1.3 Reference to the methods for testing closed-cell poly(vinyl chloride) contained herein shall specifically state the particular
test or tests desired and not refer to these methods of test as a whole.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
information only.
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portions only 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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Sponge or Expanded Rubber
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 closed cell—an expanded structure consisting of a multitude of individual, non-connecting, gas-tight cells.
3.1.2 flexible cellular material—a cellular organic polymeric material which will not rupture when a specimen 200 by 25 by 25
mm (8 by 1 by 1 in.) is bent around at 25-mm (1-in.) diameter mandrel at a uniform rate of one lap in 5 s at a temperature between
18 and 29°C (65 and 85°F).
3.1.3 surface skin—the smooth surface on the material formed during manufacture by contact with the molds, cover plate, or
air.
3.1.4 V—the ASTM symbol designating nonrigid vinyl cellular plastics.
3.1.5 vinyl or PVC—these terms refer to poly(vinyl chloride) or copolymers thereof.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular Materials - Plastics
and Elastomers.
Current edition approved April 1, 2011March 1, 2017. Published April 2011March 2017. Originally approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
D1667 - 05.D1667 - 05(2011). DOI: 10.1520/D1667-05R11.10.1520/D1667-17.
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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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4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Closed-cell vinyl is produced in sheet, strip, molded, or simple specific shapes.
5. Grades of Closed-Cell Vinyl or PVC-Symbol VE
5.1 Closed-cell vinyl shall be designated by two symbol letters VE, indicating V for vinyl and E for closed cell. The grade shall
be designated by two digits, the first of which designates closed cell, and the second of which indicates the degree of firmness,
the softer grades being identified with the lower numbers and the firmer grades with the higher numbers.
NOTE 2—Examples—VE-41 is a closed cell (expanded) vinyl of soft grade (see Table 1).
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements of Closed Cell Vinyl Products,
Type VE
Requirements
Basic Requirements Added by
Suffix Letters
Compression
Deflection, Suffix L Water
Suffix B
25 % Absorption,
...