ASTM D1600-18
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)
Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)
SCOPE
1.1 The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated terminology has evolved through widespread common usage. This compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of more than one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.
1.2 The scope of these abbreviated terms includes plastics terms pertaining to composition and relating to type or kind according to mode of preparation or principle distinguishing characteristics. Also included are abbreviated terms for terms relating to copolymers, blends and alloys of plastics, and additives such as plasticizers, fillers, etc.
Note 1: A code relating to the composition of rubbers is given in Practice D1418.
1.3 No attempt is made here to systematize formally a shorthand terminology for polymers. Terminology, including nomenclature, codes, symbols, and formula designations for use in scientific literature in the field of natural and synthetic polymers, are being studied and standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.2
1.4 These abbreviated terms are by no means all-inclusive of plastics terminology. They represent, in general, those terms that have come into established use. Since it is recognized that abbreviated terms serve no useful purpose unless they are generally accepted and used, no attempt has been made to establish a rigorous code for devising standard abbreviated terms. This would result in awkward departures from established usage of existing and accepted abbreviated terms and lead to cumbersome combinations in the future, which would not be likely to receive widespread acceptance. The abbreviated terms now in use have grown naturally out of the need for convenient, readily comprehended shorthand for long chemical names. This process can be expected to continue along the natural lines of least resistance and will serve as a basis for further standardization as the need arises. A general guide for the preparation of abbreviated terms appears desirable, however, to facilitate more organized and uniform standardization in the future. An appendix is attached, which suggests a uniform way to prepare abbreviated terms.
1.5 Note that the uppercase letter F should be used to designate phosphate and that other elements may also be designated F.
1.6 An abbreviated term (FR) and code numbers are provided to identify classes of materials used as flame retardants added to plastics. The system is provided for use in situations where marking of plastics products is desired.
Note 2: Many of the abbreviated terms, codes, numbers, and symbols in ISO 1043 parts 1 through 4 and in ISO/DIS 1043-4 are the same as the corresponding item in ASTM D1600. D1600 includes a number of abbreviated terms that are not in ISO 1043.
1.7 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated terminology has evolved through widespread common usage. This compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of more than one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D20 on Plastics, this terminology standard was withdrawn in January 2024. This standard is being withdrawn with no replacement because many of the abbreviations contained in the standard are obsolete and some are potentially misleading.
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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: D1600 − 18
Standard Terminology for
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Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1600; 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* natural lines of least resistance and will serve as a basis for
further standardization as the need arises. A general guide for
1.1 The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform
the preparation of abbreviated terms appears desirable,
contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated termi-
however, to facilitate more organized and uniform standard-
nology has evolved through widespread common usage. This
ization in the future. An appendix is attached, which suggests
compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of
a uniform way to prepare abbreviated terms.
more than one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and
multiple meanings for abbreviated terms. 1.5 Note that the uppercase letter F should be used to
designate phosphate and that other elements may also be
1.2 The scope of these abbreviated terms includes plastics
designated F.
terms pertaining to composition and relating to type or kind
according to mode of preparation or principle distinguishing 1.6 An abbreviated term (FR) and code numbers are pro-
vided to identify classes of materials used as flame retardants
characteristics. Also included are abbreviated terms for terms
relating to copolymers, blends and alloys of plastics, and added to plastics. The system is provided for use in situations
where marking of plastics products is desired.
additives such as plasticizers, fillers, etc.
NOTE 2—Many of the abbreviated terms, codes, numbers, and symbols
NOTE 1—A code relating to the composition of rubbers is given in
in ISO 1043 parts 1 through 4 and in ISO/DIS 1043-4 are the same as the
Practice D1418.
corresponding item in ASTM D1600. D1600 includes a number of
1.3 No attempt is made here to systematize formally a
abbreviated terms that are not in ISO 1043.
shorthand terminology for polymers. Terminology, including
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
nomenclature, codes, symbols, and formula designations for
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
use in scientific literature in the field of natural and synthetic
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
polymers, are being studied and standardized by the Interna-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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tional Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.4 These abbreviated terms are by no means all-inclusive
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of plastics terminology.They represent, in general, those terms
2. Referenced Documents
that have come into established use. Since it is recognized that
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abbreviated terms serve no useful purpose unless they are 2.1 ASTM Standards:
generally accepted and used, no attempt has been made to D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
establish a rigorous code for devising standard abbreviated D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—
terms. This would result in awkward departures from estab- Nomenclature
lished usage of existing and accepted abbreviated terms and D1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products
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lead to cumbersome combinations in the future, which would (Withdrawn 2014)
not be likely to receive widespread acceptance. The abbrevi- E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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ated terms now in use have grown naturally out of the need for 2.2 ISO Standards:
convenient,readilycomprehendedshorthandforlongchemical ISO 1043-1:2001 Plastics—Symbols—Part 1: Basic Poly-
mers and Their Special Characteristics
names. This process can be expected to continue along the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20onPlastics contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D1600 - 14. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is r
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Designation: D1600 − 14 D1600 − 18
Standard Terminology for
1
Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1600; 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 The purpose of this terminology is to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to plastics. Abbreviated terminology
has evolved through widespread common usage. This compilation has been prepared to avoid both the occurrence of more than
one abbreviated term for a given plastics term and multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.
1.2 The scope of these abbreviated terms includes plastics terms pertaining to composition and relating to type or kind according
to mode of preparation or principle distinguishing characteristics. Also included are abbreviated terms for terms relating to
copolymers, blends and alloys of plastics, and additives such as plasticizers, fillers, etc.
NOTE 1—A code relating to the composition of rubbers is given in Practice D1418.
1.3 No attempt is made here to systematize formally a shorthand terminology for polymers. Terminology, including
nomenclature, codes, symbols, and formula designations for use in scientific literature in the field of natural and synthetic
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polymers, are being studied and standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
1.4 These abbreviated terms are by no means all-inclusive of plastics terminology. They represent, in general, those terms that
have come into established use. Since it is recognized that abbreviated terms serve no useful purpose unless they are generally
accepted and used, no attempt has been made to establish a rigorous code for devising standard abbreviated terms. This would
result in awkward departures from established usage of existing and accepted abbreviated terms and lead to cumbersome
combinations in the future, which would not be likely to receive widespread acceptance. The abbreviated terms now in use have
grown naturally out of the need for convenient, readily comprehended shorthand for long chemical names. This process can be
expected to continue along the natural lines of least resistance and will serve as a basis for further standardization as the need arises.
A general guide for the preparation of abbreviated terms appears desirable, however, to facilitate more organized and uniform
standardization in the future. An appendix is attached, which suggests a uniform way to prepare abbreviated terms.
1.5 Note that the uppercase letter F should be used to designate phosphate and that other elements may also be designated F.
1.6 An abbreviated term (FR) and code numbers are provided to identify classes of materials used as flame retardants added
to plastics. The system is provided for use in situations where marking of plastics products is desired.
NOTE 2—Many of the abbreviated terms, codes, numbers, and symbols in ISO 1043 parts 1 through 4 and in ISO/DIS 1043-4 are the same as the
corresponding item in ASTM D1600. D1600 includes a number of abbreviated terms that are not in ISO 1043.
1.7 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—Nomenclature
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D1972 Practice for Generic Marking of Plastic Products (Withdrawn 2014)
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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 Feb. 1, 2014Jan. 1, 2018. Published March 2014February 2018. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 20132014 as
D1600 - 13.D1600 - 14. DOI: 10.1520/D1600-14.10.1520/D1600-18.
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“Report on Nomenclature in the Field of Macromolecules,” Journal of Polymer Science, Vol VIII, 1952, pp. 257–277.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annua
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