ASTM D2103-23a

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film

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 up to 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) in thickness, inclusive. The film can contain additives for the improvement of the surface properties, pigments, or stabilizers, or combinations thereof.
Note 1: Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses 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, health, and environmental 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.
Note 2: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.5 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: 30-Nov-2023
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.19 - Film, Sheeting, and Molded Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2103-23 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Refers: ASTM E96/E96M-24 - Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM D883-24 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2024
• Refers: ASTM E96/E96M-23 - Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM D883-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM E96/E96M-22ae1 - Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2022
• Refers: ASTM D4321-15 - Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film (Withdrawn 2024)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D5459-95(2020) - Standard Test Method for Machine Direction Elastic Recovery and Permanent Deformation and Stress Retention of Stretch Wrap Film
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D4801-08(2016) - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and Greater
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D4635-16 - Standard Specification for Plastic Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D4649-20 - Standard Guide for Use of Stretch Films and Wrapping Application
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D5748-95(2019) - Standard Test Method for Protrusion Puncture Resistance of Stretch Wrap Film
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D4397-16(2023) - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D3981-09a(2016) - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Films Made from Medium-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023

Overview

ASTM D2103-23a: Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film establishes essential requirements and classifications for polyethylene film up to 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) in thickness. This specification, developed by ASTM International, covers materials made from virgin or recycled polyethylene resin, including films containing additives, pigments, or stabilizers. The standard defines parameters for physical properties and provides guidelines for appearance, performance, packaging, and test methods to ensure quality and consistency in polyethylene film production and use.

Key Topics

• Classification by Type Number: Polyethylene films are classified through a five-digit type number. Each digit represents a specific property limit: density, impact strength, kinetic coefficient of friction, haze, and nominal thickness.
• Material Scope: Applies to films up to 0.254 mm in thickness, allowing both new and recycled polyethylene as feedstock, provided all requirements are met.
• Additives and Surface Treatment: Permits the use of additives, pigments, and stabilizers to improve surface properties. Surface treatments like flame or corona discharge may be used to enhance surface characteristics.
• Quality Requirements: Films must be as free as commercially possible from visible defects (gels, streaks, pinholes, particles of foreign matter, holes, tears, blisters) and have clean-cut edges.
• Testing and Performance: Specifies standardized testing for density, impact strength, coefficient of friction, haze, thickness, yield, and appearance. Additional optional tests include tensile strength, tear strength, water vapor transmission, gas permeability, odor, gloss, transparency, and flatness.
• Tolerances: Detailed tolerances for thickness, yield, width, and roll length help maintain process control and product quality.

Applications

ASTM D2103-23a is widely referenced in industries using polyethylene film, serving as a benchmark for material procurement, quality assurance, and process specification. Typical applications include:

• Packaging: Widely used for flexible packaging, wrapping, liners, and bags across food, retail, and industrial sectors owing to its strength, clarity, and barrier properties.
• Agricultural Films: Used in mulch films and greenhouse coverings where consistent thickness and surface properties are vital.
• Protective Sheeting: Employed as construction vapor barriers, drop cloths, and protective covers.
• Printing and Labeling: Films treated for surface modification are suitable for printing, labeling, and adhesion of inks or coatings.
• Product Manufacturing: Selected as a feedstock for other polymer-based product manufacturing that requires well-characterized thin plastic sheeting.

By guiding manufacturers, converters, and end users, this standard helps ensure consistency, safety, and performance regardless of whether virgin or recycled materials are used.

Related Standards

Several ASTM standards provide complementary definitions, test methods, and guidance for polyethylene film and related materials:

• ASTM D618 - Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D882 - Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM D883 - Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D1003 - Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
• ASTM D1709 - Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film
• ASTM D1505 - Test Method for Density of Plastics by Density-Gradient Technique
• ASTM D2457 - Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films
• ASTM D2578 - Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
• ASTM D4976 - Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials

These referenced documents support the test methods and terminology used in ASTM D2103-23a, ensuring a harmonized approach for polyethylene film quality and performance assessment.

Keywords: ASTM D2103, polyethylene film, plastic film standard, packaging film specification, polyethylene sheeting, film classification, recycled polyethylene, film additives, film testing, quality control.

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: D2103 − 23a
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene Film
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* D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.1 This specification covers the classification of polyethyl-
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
ene film up to 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) in thickness, inclusive. The
Sheeting
film can contain additives for the improvement of the surface
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
properties, pigments, or stabilizers, or combinations thereof.
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
NOTE 1—Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for
of Transparent Plastics
sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).
D1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Plastic Film and Sheeting
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D1434 Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Char-
only.
acteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
Gradient Technique
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
D1709 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
by the Free-Falling Dart Method
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D1746 Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
D1894 Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting (Withdrawn 2023)
regulatory limitations prior to use.
D1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of
1.4 This specification allows for the use of recycled poly-
Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
ethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long
D1938 Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trou-
as all the requirements as governed by the producer and end
ser Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by a Single-
user are also met.
Tear Method
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
D2457 Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Solid Plastics
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D2578 Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Polypropylene Films
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D2839 Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Deter-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mining Density of Polyethylene
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4321 Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film
2. Referenced Documents
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and
Extrusion Materials
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting,
Plastics Specimens
and Molded Products.
D6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally
Test Specimens
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as D2103 – 23. DOI:
10.1520/D2103-23A.
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TABLE 1 Type Numbers
Property
Order Property 0 1 2 3 4 5 Units
Number
A 3
1 Density unspecified 0.910–<0.926 0.926–<0.941 0.941–0.965 <0.910 . g/cm
2 Impact strength unspecified <40 40–70 71–150 151–300 >300 grams
G
3 Coefficient of friction unspecified <0.20 0.20–0.40 0.41–0.70 >0.70 . .
4 Haze unspecified <5.0 5.0–9.0 >9.0 . . .
B C D E F
5 Nominal thickness unspecified mm (in.)
A
Annealed density of molded plaques or Melt Index extrudates.
B
<0.0254 (<0.0010).
C
0.0254–<0.0508 (0.0010–<0.0020)
D
0.0508–<0.1016 (0.0020–<0.0040)
E
0.1016–<0.1778 (0.0040–<0.0070)
F
0.1778–#0.2540 (0.0070–#0.0100)
G
Coefficient of friction listed in this table is based on the kinetic coefficient of friction.
NOTE 3—Examples of this classification system are as follows:
E96/E96M Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of
Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
F1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate
Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated
Infrared Sensor
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification and
associated with plastics issues refer to the terminology con-
tained in Terminology D883.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 treated—surface characteristics of the film have been
modified by flame, corona discharge, or other means to
promote the adhesion of inks, etc.
3.2.2 yield—the area provided by a given weight of film of
specified thickness.
4. Classification
4.1 The film covered in this specification shall be designated
by a type number, composed by listing the desired cell limit for
each of the five properties, in the order shown in Table 1.
With this type of classification it is possible to assemble on
paper a combination of properties that is impossible to obtain
with the present state of technology. A purchaser using this
specification for the first time will probably find it necessary to
contact material suppliers to learn what materials are commer-
cially available.
4.2 In cases where surface treatment is specified by the
purchaser, the test method must be agreed upon between the
purchaser and the seller. The recommended test to measure the
degree of surface treatment is Test Method D2578.
5. General Requirements
5.1 Appearance—The material shall have appearance quali-
ties conforming with those produced by good commercial
practice. It shall be as free as commercially possible of gels,
streaks, pinholes, particles of foreign matter, and undispersed
raw material. Gels need to be kept as minimal as possible when
recycled materials are used in the films. There shall be no other
visible defects such as holes, tears, or blisters. The edges shall
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TABLE 2 Yield Tolerances
with Practice D4703, Annex A1, Procedure C. If melt index
Number of Rolls Tolerance, % extrudate is used, it shall be prepared in accordance with
Single rolls and lots up to and including 25 rolls ±10 Practice D2839.
Lots over 25 rolls and up to and including 100 rolls ±5
8.4 Impact Strength—Test the film for impact strength in
Lots over 100 rolls ±3
accordance with Test Method D1709, Method A and report
results in grams. Results greater than 300 grams shall be
reported as greater than 300 grams. This test method is not
applicable to impact strengths greater than 6,000 g. Run impact
be free of nicks and cuts visible to the unaided eye. There shall strengths of greater than 6,000 g in accordance with Test
be no visible evidence of damage from shipping.
Method B of Test Methods D1709.
5.2 Thickness Tolerances—The point-to-point thickness tol-
NOTE 4—The impact resistance of polyethylene film, while partly
erances of the film covered in this specification shall be dependent on thickness, has no simple correlation with sample thickness.
Hence, impact values expressed in grams cannot be normalized over a
nominal 620 %.
range of thicknesses without producing misleading data as to the actual
5.3 Yield Tolerances—The actual yield of film covered in
impact resistance of the material. Data from these methods are comparable
only for comparing specimens that vary in thickness by no more than
this specification shall be within the tolerance limits of the
625 % from the nominal or average thickness of the specimens tested.
nominal yield as prescribed in Table 2. In cases where each
8.5 Coeffıcient of Friction, Kinetic—Determine the kinetic
roll, blanket, or unit of production is packaged and marked by
the producer as the ultimate consumer sales unit with stated coefficient of friction in accordance with Test Method D1894.
dimensions, the single-roll tolerances for yield shall apply.
8.6 Haze—Determine the haze of the film in accordance
5.4
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Designation: D2103 − 23 D2103 − 23a
Standard Specification for
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*
1.1 This specification covers the classification of polyethylene film and sheeting up to 0.3 mm (0.0120.254 mm (0.010 in.) in
thickness, inclusive. The film or sheeting can contain additives for the improvement of the surface properties, pigments, or
stabilizers, or combinations thereof.
NOTE 1—Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses 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, health, and environmental 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 met.Note 2).
NOTE 2—Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related to recycled plastics.
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting, and Molded
Products.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2023Dec. 1, 2023. Published November 2023December 2023. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 20152023
as D2103 – 15.D2103 – 23. DOI: 10.1520/D2103-23.10.1520/D2103-23A.
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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D2103 − 23a
TABLE 1 Type Numbers
Property
Order Property 0 1 2 3 4 5 Units
Number
A 3
1 Density unspecified 0.910–<0.926 0.926–<0.941 0.941–0.965 <0.910 . g/cm
2 Impact strength unspecified <40 40–70 71–150 151–300 >300 grams
G
3 Coefficient of friction unspecified <0.20 0.20–0.40 0.41–0.70 >0.70 . .
4 Haze unspecified <5.0 5.0–9.0 >9.0 . . .
B C D E F
5 Nominal thickness unspecified mm (in.)
A
Annealed density of molded plaques or Melt Index extrudates.
B
<0.0254 (<0.0010).
C
0.0254–<0.0508 (0.0010–<0.0020)
D
0.0508–<0.1016 (0.0020–<0.0040)
E
0.1016–<0.1778 (0.0040–<0.0070)
F
0.1778–#0.3048 (0.0070–#0.0120)0.1778–#0.2540 (0.0070–#0.0100)
G
Coefficient of friction listed in this table is based on the kinetic coefficient of friction.
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
D1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting
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
D1894 Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting (Withdrawn 2023)
D1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
D1938 Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trouser Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin 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
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
D6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn
2015)
E96/E96M Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
F1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification and associated with plastics issues refer to the terminology contained in
Terminology D883.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 treated—surface characteristics of the sheet or film have been modified by flame, corona discharge, or other means to
promote the adhesion of inks, etc.
3.2.2 yield—the area provided by a given weight of film or sheeting of specified thickness.
4. Classification
4.1 The film and sheeting covered in this specification shall be designated by a type number, composed by listing the desired cell
limit for each of the five properties, in the order shown in Table 1.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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TABLE 2 Yield Tolerances
Number of Rolls Tolerance, %
Single rolls and lots up to and including 25 rolls ±10
Lots over 25 rolls and up to and including 100 rolls ±5
Lots over 100 rolls ±3
NOTE 3—Examples of this classification system are as follows:
With this type of classification it is possible to assemble on paper a combination of properties that is impossible to obtain with the present state of
technology. A purchaser using this specification for the first time will probably find it necessary to contact material suppliers to learn what materials are
commercially available.
With this type of classification it is possible to assemble on paper a combination of properties that is impossible to obtain with
the present state of technology. A purchaser using this specification for the first time will probably find it necessary to contact
material suppliers to learn what materials are commercially available.
4.2 In cases where surface treatment is specified by the purchaser, the test method must be agreed upon between the purchaser
and the seller. The recommended test to measure the degree of surface treatment is Test Method D2578.
5. General Requirements
5.1 Appearance—The material shall have appearance qualities conforming with those produced by good commercial practice. It
shall be as free as commercially possible of gels, streaks, pinholes, particles of foreign matter, and undispersed raw material. Gels
need to be kept as minimal as possible when recycled materials are used in the films. There shall be no other visible defects such
as holes, tears, or blisters. The edges shall be free of nicks and cuts visible to the unaided eye. There shall be no visible evidence
of damage from shipping.
5.2 Thickness Tolerances—The point-to-point thickness tolerances of the film or sheeting covered in this specification shall be
nominal 620 %.
5.3 Yield Tolerances—The actual yield of film or sheeting covered in this specification shall be within the tolerance limits of the
nominal yield as prescribed in Table 2. In cases where each roll, blanket, or unit of production is packaged and marked by the
producer as the ultimate consumer sales unit with stated dimensions, the single-roll tolerances for yield shall apply.
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5.4 Width Tolerances—The tolerance for width shall be 63.3 mm (0.13 in.)/ft of nominal width except that the tolerance shall be
not less than 63.3 mm (0.13 in.).
5.5 Length—For unit consumption the length of film or sheeting per roll shall be within +4, -0 % of the length as marked, or as
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. Each roll shall be in one piece, except that it is permissible for no more than
20 % of the rolls in any one shipment to contain a maximum of three pieces. Such rolls shall be clearly labeled.
6. Detail Requirements
6.1 The film or sheeting shall conform to the requirements of Table 1 as indicated by the type designation.
6.2 The film and sheeting shall not be blocked excessively as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
7. Sampling
7.1 Samples of film or sheeting sufficient to determine conformance to this specification shall be taken at random.
8. Test Method
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