ASTM D6436-99

Standard Guide for Reporting Properties for Plastics and Thermoplastic Elastomers

SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for reporting the results of commonly used plastics and thermoplastic elastomer tests but is not intended to replace any part of any individual test method.
1.2 This guide is intended to promote uniformity in the manner in which published test data are reported to minimize confusion when comparisons are made in published literature, data sheets, presentations, comparative analyses, etc.
Note 1-There is no equivalent or similar ISO standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-1999
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D6436-02 - Standard Guide for Reporting Properties for Plastics and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D792-20 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D7436-17 - Standard Classification System for Unfilled Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials with a Fractional Melt Index Using ISO Protocol and Methodology
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 6436 – 99
Standard Guide for
Reporting Properties for Plastics and Thermoplastic
Elastomers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6436; 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 accordance with Terminologies D 883, D 1600, and IEEE/
ASTM SI-10.
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for reporting the
results of commonly used plastics and thermoplastic elastomer
4. Significance and Use
tests but is not intended to replace any part of any individual
4.1 This guide is intended to provide ready access to the
test method.
recommended property name, test method reference, maximum
1.2 This guide is intended to promote uniformity in the
number of significant digits, and appropriate units for com-
manner in which published test data are reported to minimize
monly used plastics and thermoplastic elastomer tests.
confusion when comparisons are made in published literature,
4.2 It is particularly useful for those involved in the writing
data sheets, presentations, comparative analyses, etc.
and proofreading of documents containing data for a large
NOTE 1—There is no equivalent or similar ISO standard.
number of tests since the need to go to each individual test
method should be greatly minimized.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 SI units are to be regarded as the standard. U.S.
2.1 Due to the large number of ASTM test methods refer-
Customary units and conversion factors are provided to accom-
enced in this guide, they will not be identified individually in
modate those situations where it is necessary to report both.
this section.
U.S. Customary refers to units commonly used in the United
2.2 ASTM Standards (other than test methods):
States and is not always the same as inch-pound units.
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
5. Procedure
Plastics
5.1 Refer to Table 1 for the recommended nomenclature and
IEEE/ ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International
units for physical properties and the recommended number of
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
significant digits for test data associated with each property.
2.3 NFPA Standard:
5.2 Abbreviations not shown in Table 1 that may be
NFPA 99 Standard for Health Care Facilities
necessary to further clarify the conditions of testing, such as
MHz and kHz for electrical tests, can be found in IEEE/ASTM
3. Terminology
SI–10.
3.1 Definitions—The terminology used in this guide is in
6. Keywords
6.1 conversion factors; decimal places; properties reporting;
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-20 on Plastics and
reporting guide; significant figures
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.94 on Government/Industry
Standards.
Current edition approved July 10, 1999. Published October 1999.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, The recommended maximum number of significant digits is based on experi-
Quincy, MA 02269–9101. ence of experts in the plastics industry.
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D 6436
TABLE 1 Reference Guide for Properties Reported
Conversion Factor (CV)
Maximum Number of
Property Reported Units, SI (U.S. Customary) ASTM Test Method (SI 3 CV 5 U.S.
Significant Digits
Customary)
Arc Resistance s (s) D 495 2 1
3 3
Bulk Density kg/m (lb/ft ) D 1895 3 0.06242797
Coefficient of Friction — D 1894 2 —
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion mm/mm 3 °C (in./in. 3 °F) D 696 2 0.5555556
(expressed in scientific
notation)
Color, CIE, L*, a*, b* — E 308 3 —
Crystalline Peak Melting Point (T ) °C (°F) D 3418 3 (°C 3 1.8) + 32
m
2nd Heating Cycle
Dart Impact g (g) D 1709 2 1
(1 if value is <100)
Deflection Temperature °C (°F) D 648 3 (°C 3 1.8) + 32
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
3 3
Density kg/m (g/cm ) D 792 3 0.001
3 3
g/cm (g/cm ) D 1505 3 1
3 3
g/cm (g/cm ) D 4883 3 1
Dielectric Strength (Specify Method Used) V/mm (V/mil) D 149 3 0.0254
Dissipation Factor (Specify Test Frequency) — D 150 2 —
Durometer Hardness — D 2240 2 —
Shore A
Shore D
Elmendorf Tear Resistance N (gf) D 1922 3 101.9716
Elongation @ Break % (%) D 638 2 1
D 882 2 1
D 412 2 1
Elongation @ Yield % (%) D 638 2 1
D 882 2 1
D 412 2 1
Flammability cm/min (in./min) D 635 2 0.394
Flexural Modulus MPa (10 psi) D 790 3 0.001450377
Flexural Modulus, ___% Secant MPa (10 psi) D 790 3 0.001450377
Flexural Strength MPa (psi) D 790 3 145.0377
Flexural Yield Strength MPa
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