ASTM D3678-97(2001)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Interior-Profile Extrusions
Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Interior-Profile Extrusions
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1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the material properties, including dimensional stability and extrusion quality, of rigid, poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile extrusions. Methods for identifying interior-profile extrusions that comply with the requirements of this specification are provided.
1.2 Rigid PVC recycled plastic may be used in this product in accordance with the requirements in Sections 6 and 7.
1.3 Rigid PVC compounds for interior building product applications are covered in Specification D 1784.
1.4 Rigid PVC exterior profile extrusions for assembled windows and doors are covered in Specification D 4726.
1.5 The text of this 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 standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are given for information only.
Note 1—Information with regard to application should be obtained from the manufacturers of the profiles.
Note 2—There are no ISO standards covering the primary subject matter in this specification. 1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: D 3678 – 97 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Specification for
Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Interior-Profile Extrusions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3678; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope * D 696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal
Expansion of Plastics Between -30°C and 30°C with a
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the ma-
vitreous Silica Dilatometer
terial properties, including dimensional stability and extrusion
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
quality, of rigid, poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile
D 1042 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
extrusions. Methods for identifying interior-profile extrusions
Plastics Under Accelerated Service Conditions
that comply with the requirements of this specification are
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
provided.
Plastics
1.2 Rigid PVC recycled plastic may be used in this product
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl) Chloride
in accordance with the requirements in Sections 6 and 7.
(PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
1.3 Rigid PVC compounds for interior building product
(CPVC) Compounds
applications are covered in Specification D 1784.
D 2152 Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded
1.4 Rigid PVC exterior profile extrusions for assembled
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
windows and doors are covered in Specification D 4726.
Acetone Immersion
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
D 4726 Specification forWhite Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
(excluding those inTables and Figures) shall not be considered
(PVC) Exterior Profile Extrusions Used for Assembled
as requirements of this standard.
Windows and Doors
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D 5033 Guide for the Development of ASTM Standards
standard. The values given in parentheses are given for
Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
information only.
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
NOTE 1—Information with regard to application should be obtained
from the manufacturers of the profiles.
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Defintions are in accordance with Terminol-
NOTE 2—There are no ISO standards covering the primary subject
ogy D 883 or Terminology E 631 and abbreviations with
matter in this specification.
Terminology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
4. Significance and Use
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
4.1 The purpose of this specification is to establish on a
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
national basis, a recognized standard of quality for rigid
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) interior-profile extrusions for inte-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
rior use other than cellular products, piping, tubing, and
tions prior to use.
window and door profiles used in finished building products.
The information contained in this standard is intended to be
2. Referenced Documents
helpful to producers, distributors, and users, and to promote
2.1 ASTM Standards:
understanding between buyers and sellers. It is also intended to
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and for Testing
serve as the basis for requirements on finished interior building
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics,andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD20.24onPlasticBuilding
Products. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
Current edition approved July 10, 1997. Published November 1997. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
published as D 3678 – 78. Last previous edition D 3678 – 96. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.11.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D 3678
products which are either made from or employ rigid PVC extrusion qualities of Class 2 and Class 3 extrusions shall be as
profile extrusions in their construction. agreed upon between the supplier and purchaser.
5. Classification
8. Test Methods
5.1 This standard covers three classes of rigid PVC interior-
8.1 General—Use the inspection and test procedures con-
profile extrusions as follows:
tained in this section to determine the conformance of products
Class 1—Normal impact
to the requirements of this specification. Each producer or
Class 2—Intermediate impact
distributor who represents his products as conforming to this
Class 3—High impact
specification may utilize statistically based sampling plans that
are appropriate for each particular manufacturing process, but
6. Materials and Manufacture
shall keep such essential records as are necessary to document
6.1 This specification covers profile extrusions made from
with a high degree of assurance his claim that all of the
plastics conforming to the requirements of Specification
requirements of this specification have been met. Additional
D 1784. Class 1 extrusions shall meet the requirements speci-
sampling and testing of the product, as may be agreed upon
fied in Specification D 1784 for Class 12454 compound. Class
between supplier and purchaser, is not precluded by this
2 extrusions shall meet the requirements for Class 14323
section.
compound. Class 3 extrusions shall meet the requirements for
8.2 Visual Inspection—Visually examine the interior-profile
Class 1-40031-54-0000 compound. Refer to Table 1 in S
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