ASTM D883-11
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged, after review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable term.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of the name of the organization; for example, IUPAC is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes. It is reviewed every 5 years; the year of last review is appended.
1.5 For literature related to plastics terminology, see Appendix X1.
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Designation: D883 − 11
StandardTerminology Relating to
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Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D883; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope* of Transparent Plastics
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic
used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally under-
Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
stood or adequately defined in other readily available sources
E308 PracticeforComputingtheColorsofObjectsbyUsing
are not included.
the CIE System
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which
Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged, 3. Terminology
after review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable
3.1 Definitions:
term.
A-stage, n—an early stage in the preparation of certain
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by
thermosetting resins in which the material is still soluble in
another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of certain liquids, and may be liquid or capable of becoming
the name of the organization; for example, IUPAC is the
liquid upon heating.
DISCUSSION—Sometimes referred to as Resol. (See also B-stage and
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
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C-stage.) (1978)
1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
acetal plastics, n—plastics based on polymers having a
mation included in discussion notes. It is reviewed every 5
years; the year of last review is appended. predominance of acetal linkages in the main chain. (See also
polyoxymethylene. ) (1985)
1.5 Forliteraturerelatedtoplasticsterminology,seeAppen-
dix X1.
acrylic plastics—plastics based on polymers made with
acrylic acid or a structural derivative of acrylic acid. (1982)
2. Referenced Documents
addition polymerization—polymerization in which mono-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mers are linked together without the splitting off of water or
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
other simple molecules. (1983)
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plas- adiabatic extrusion—a method of extrusion in which, after
the extrusion apparatus has been heated sufficiently by
tics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced conventional means to plastify the material, the extrusion
process can be continued with the sole source of heat being
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
als the conversion of the drive energy, through viscous resis-
tance of the plastic mass in the extruder. (1978)
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
Sheeting
aging, n—(1) the effect on materials of exposure to an
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
environment for an interval of time. (2) the process of
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
exposing materials to an environment for an interval of time.
(1973)
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20onPlastics
alkyd plastics—plastics based on alkyd resins. (1980)
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published May 2011. Originally
alkyd resin—a polyester convertible into a crosslinked form;
approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D883 - 08. DOI:
requiring a reactant of functionality higher than two, or
10.1520/D0883-11.
2 having double bonds. (1982)
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
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the ASTM website. Date indicates year of introduction or latest review or revision.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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DISCUSSION—During fabrication, the binder, which may be either
alloy, n (in plastics)—two or more immiscible polymers
thermoplastic or thermoset, usually undergoes a change in state. (1978)
united, usually by another component, to form a plastic resin
having enhanced performance properties.
biodegradable plastic, n—See degradable plastic.
allyl plastics—plastics based on allyl resins. (1978) blister, n—an imperfection, a rounded e
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Designation:D883–08 Designation: D883 – 11
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D883; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally understood or
adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 When a term is used in anASTM document for which Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged, after
review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable term.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of the name
of the organization; for example, IUPAC is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
1.4 Adefinition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes. It is reviewed every 5 years; the
year of last review is appended.
1.5 For literature related to plastics terminology, see Appendix X1.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
A-stage, n—an early stage in the preparation of certain thermosetting resins in which the material is still soluble in certain liquids,
and may be liquid or capable of becoming liquid upon heating.
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DISCUSSION—Sometimes referred to as Resol. (See also B-stage and C-stage.) (1978)
acetal plastics, n—plastics based on polymers having a predominance of acetal linkages in the main chain. (See also
polyoxymethylene. ) (1985)
acrylic plastics—plastics based on polymers made with acrylic acid or a structural derivative of acrylic acid. (1982)
addition polymerization—polymerization in which monomers are linked together without the splitting off of water or other
simple molecules. (1983)
adiabatic extrusion—a method of extrusion in which, after the extrusion apparatus has been heated sufficiently by conventional
means to plastify the material, the extrusion process can be continued with the sole source of heat being the conversion of the
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology .
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D883-07. DOI:
10.1520/D0883-08.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay15,2011.PublishedMay2011.Originallyapprovedin1946.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2008asD883 - 08.DOI:10.1520/D0883-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Date indicates year of introduction or latest review or revision.
*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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drive energy, through viscous resistance of the plastic mass in the extruder. (1978)
aging, n—(1) the effect on materials of exposure to an environment for an interval of time. (2) the process of exposing materials
to an environment for an interval of time. (1973)
alkyd plastics—plastics based on alkyd resins. (1980)
alkyd resin—a polyester convertible into a crosslinked form; requiring a reactant of functionality higher than two, or having
doub
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