ASTM D4349-22

Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials

SCOPE
1.1 This classification system covers the basic polymers and copolymers known as polyphenylene ethers and polyphenylene oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions. Recycled materials are included in this standard as Class 5 of Table PPE.
Note 1: The addition to the natural polymer or copolymer of pigments, colorants, or other additives can cause the final composition to no longer meet the requirements specified for the natural polymer or copolymer.
Note 2: The preferred abbreviation for polyphenylene ether is PPE, as noted in Terminology D1600.  
1.2 This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection should be made by those having expertise in the plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the costs involved, and the inherent properties of the material other than those covered by this standard.  
1.3 There may be other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specific applications. These are to be specified by using the suffixes described in Section 5.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.  
Note 3: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2022
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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:D4349 −22
Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4349; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This classification system covers the basic polymers and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
copolymersknownaspolyphenyleneethersandpolyphenylene
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions.
Impact Resistance of Plastics
Recycled materials are included in this standard as Class 5 of
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
Table PPE.
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
NOTE 1—The addition to the natural polymer or copolymer of
Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
pigments, colorants, or other additives can cause the final composition to
no longer meet the requirements specified for the natural polymer or
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
copolymer.
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
NOTE 2—The preferred abbreviation for polyphenylene ether is PPE, as
als
noted in Terminology D1600.
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
1.2 This classification system and subsequent line callout
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
(specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
plastic materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material
tics
selection should be made by those having expertise in the
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
performance required of the part, the environment to which it
als
will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the
D5630 Test Method forAsh Content in Plastics
(Withdrawn
costsinvolved,andtheinherentpropertiesofthematerialother
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2022)
than those covered by this standard.
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
1.3 There may be other requirements necessary to identify
Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (With-
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particular characteristics important to specific applications.
drawn 2015)
These are to be specified by using the suffixes described in
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Section 5.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories:
standard.
UL 94 Standards for Tests for Flammability for Parts in
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Devices and Appliances
NOTE 3—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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2.3 ISO Standards:
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
ISO 3451-1 Plastics—Determination of ash—Part 1: Gen-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
eral methods
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2
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.
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ThisclassificationsystemisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic www.astm.org.
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Materials. Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,
Current edition approved July 1, 2022. Published July 2022. Originally approved WA 98607-8542, http://www.ul.com.
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in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D4349 - 16. DOI: 10.1520/ Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
D4349-22. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D4349 − 16 D4349 − 22
Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4349; 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 classification system covers the basic polymers and copolymers known as polyphenylene ethers and polyphenylene
oxides, as well as filled, modified, and reinforced versions. Recycled materials are included in this standard as Class 5 of Table
PPE.
NOTE 1—Addition The addition to the natural polymer or copolymer of pigments, colorants, or other additives can cause the final composition to no longer
meet the requirements specified for the natural polymer or copolymer.
NOTE 2—The preferred abbreviation for polyphenylene ether is PPE, as noted in Terminology D1600.
1.2 This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) are intended to provide a means of calling out plastic
materials used in the fabrication of end items or parts. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection should
be made by those having expertise in the plastic field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the
part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the costs involved, and the inherent
properties of the material other than those covered by this standard.
1.3 There may be other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specific applications. These are
to be specified by using the suffixes described in Section 5.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
NOTE 3—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.5 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:
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
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This classification system 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 Sept. 1, 2016July 1, 2022. Published September 2016July 2022. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20102016 as
D4349 - 10.D4349 - 16. DOI: 10.1520/D4349-16.10.1520/D4349-22.
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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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
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D5630 Test Method for Ash Content in Plastics (Withdrawn 2022)
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn
3
2015)
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories:
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UL 94 Standards for Tests for Flammability for Parts in Devices and Appliances
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2.3 ISO Standards:
ISO 3451-1 Plastics—Determination of ash—Part 1: General methods
3. Terminology
3.1 The terminology used in this classification is in accordance with Terminologies D883 and D1600.
3.2 The pol
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