ASTM D1755-15

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of requirements for homopolymers of vinyl chloride in original powder form intended for subsequent mixing and processing in thermoplastic compositions. These resins have a nominal specific gravity of 1.4 and a theoretical chlorine content of 56.8 %.  
1.2 Two types of resin have been recognized: general purpose (suspension or mass) and dispersion. When mixed with plasticizer, general-purpose resins yield a dry or moist powder while dispersion resins yield a liquid slurry. Since many resins are polymerized to meet special requirements, a system of classification has been provided that permits a wide choice of grades.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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: This standard and ISO 1264 – 1980 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2015
• ICS: 83.080.10 - Thermosetting materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1755 −15
Standard Specification for
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Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1755; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
tics
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of require-
D1823Test Method forApparentViscosity of Plastisols and
ments for homopolymers of vinyl chloride in original powder
Organosols at High Shear Rates by Extrusion Viscometer
form intended for subsequent mixing and processing in ther-
D1824Test Method forApparentViscosity of Plastisols and
moplastic compositions. These resins have a nominal specific
Organosols at Low Shear Rates
gravity of 1.4 and a theoretical chlorine content of 56.8%.
D1895Test Methods forApparent Density, Bulk Factor, and
1.2 Two types of resin have been recognized: general
Pourability of Plastic Materials
purpose (suspension or mass) and dispersion. When mixed
D1921Test Methods for Particle Size (Sieve Analysis) of
with plasticizer, general-purpose resins yield a dry or moist
Plastic Materials
powder while dispersion resins yield a liquid slurry. Since
D2132Test Method for Dust-and-Fog Tracking and Erosion
many resins are polymerized to meet special requirements, a
Resistance of Electrical Insulating Materials
system of classification has been provided that permits a wide
D2396Test Methods for Powder-Mix Time of Poly(Vinyl
choice of grades.
Chloride) (PVC) Resins Using a Torque Rheometer
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the D3030Test Method forVolatile Matter (IncludingWater) of
Vinyl Chloride Resins
standard.
D3367Test Method for Plasticizer Sorption of Poly(Vinyl
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Chloride) Resins Under Applied Centrifugal Force
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D3892Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E2251Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—This standard and ISO 1264–1980 address the same subject
matter, but differ in technical content.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
nology D883 and Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indi-
2. Referenced Documents
cated.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Classification
D495Test Method for High-Voltage, Low-Current, DryArc
Resistance of Solid Electrical Insulation
4.1 Types—This specification covers two types of resin:
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.1.1 Type GP—General-purposesuspensionormassresins.
D1125Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resis-
4.1.2 Type D—Dispersion resins primarily intended for use
tivity of Water
in organosols and plastisols.
D1243Test Method for Dilute Solution Viscosity of Vinyl
4.2 Grades—This specification provides for as many grades
Chloride Polymers
of resin as it is feasible to be selected from the possible
combinations of requirements in Table 1 and Table 2.Agrade
isdesignatedbyfirstindicatingthetype(GPorD),followedby
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
cell numbers for each property in the order in which they are
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
listed in Table 1 and Table 2. Where there is no interest in a
Materials.
property, a “0” is entered in place of a cell number. If it were
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally
desirable, it is acceptable to extend a cell limit by half the cell
approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D1755-09. DOI:
10.1520/D1755-15.
rangeintothenexthigherorlowercell,butnotboth.Whenthis
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is done, it is indicated by a dash above the cell number (n¯)if
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
the extension is into the higher cell, or a dash below (n) if into
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the lower cell. Extension of cell limits applies only to cells
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Type GP, General-Purpose Resin Requirements
Desig-
Cell Limits
nation
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Designation: D1755 − 09 D1755 − 15
Standard Specification for
1
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1755; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of requirements for homopolymers of vinyl chloride in original powder form
intended for subsequent mixing and processing in thermoplastic compositions. These resins have a nominal specific gravity of 1.4
and a theoretical chlorine content of 56.8 %.
1.2 Two types of resin have been recognized: general purpose (suspension or mass) and dispersion. When mixed with the
customary amount of plasticizer, general-purpose resins yield a dry or moist powder while dispersion resins yield a liquid slurry.
Since many resins are polymerized to meet special requirements, a system of classification has been provided that permits a wide
choice of grades.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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—This standard and ISO 1264 – 1980 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content (and results cannot be directly compared
between the two test methods.content.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D281 Test Method for Oil Absorption of Pigments by Spatula Rub-out
D495 Test Method for High-Voltage, Low-Current, Dry Arc Resistance of Solid Electrical Insulation
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1125 Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water
D1243 Test Method for Dilute Solution Viscosity of Vinyl Chloride Polymers
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1823 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Plastisols and Organosols at High Shear Rates by Extrusion Viscometer
D1824 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Plastisols and Organosols at Low Shear Rates
D1895 Test Methods for Apparent Density, Bulk Factor, and Pourability of Plastic Materials
D1921 Test Methods for Particle Size (Sieve Analysis) of Plastic Materials
D2132 Test Method for Dust-and-Fog Tracking and Erosion Resistance of Electrical Insulating Materials
D2396 Test Methods for Powder-Mix Time of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Resins Using a Torque Rheometer
D3030 Test Method for Volatile Matter (Including Water) of Vinyl Chloride Resins
D3367 Test Method for Plasticizer Sorption of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins Under Applied Centrifugal Force
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
E1E2251 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass ThermometersLiquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard
Precision Liquids
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology D883 and Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materials.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009Oct. 1, 2015. Published February 2009October 2015. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20012009 as
D1755 - 92D1755 - 09.(2001). DOI: 10.1520/D1755-09.10.1520/D1755-15.
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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. Classification
4.1 Types—This specification covers two types of resin:
4.1.1 Type GP—General-purpose resins primarily intended for either dry blending, preblending, or thermoplastic processing-
.suspension or mass resins.
4.1.2 Type D—Dispersion resins primarily intended for use in organosols and plastisols. As a class, these are small in particle
size.
4.2 Grades—This specification provides for as many grades of resin as it is feasible to be
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