ASTM D6712-01
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Solid Plastic Shapes
Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Solid Plastic Shapes
ABSTRACT
This specification focuses on the classification, and requirements and test methods for the material and properties of solid plastic shapes manufactured from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), both virgin and recycled. The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered and are derived from molded samples or fabricated from sheet, rod and profiles. The mechanical properties for which the materials shall be tested on and shall accordingly adhere to are elongation stress, elongation at break, and Izod impact strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material and properties of solid plastic shapes manufactured from UHMW-PE.
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered and are derived from molded samples or fabricated from sheet, rod and profiles. Requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications may be described by using the classification system given in Section .
1.3 This specification allows for the use of recycled plastics (as defined in Guide D 5033).
1.4 The values are stated in SI units and are regarded as the standard in all property tables. For reference purposes, English units are also included in and Table A.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions 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 requirements prior to use.
Note 1—There is no ISO equivalent standard.
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Designation: D 6712 – 01
Standard Specification for
Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Solid
Plastic Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6712; 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.
INTRODUCTION
ThisspecificationisintendedtobeameansofdefiningUltra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene
(UHMW-PE) solid plastic shapes for commercial use.
1. Scope D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods
Plastics
for the material and properties of solid plastic shapes manu-
D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
factured from UHMW-PE.
D 4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Mate-
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those
rials
required for the compositions covered and are derived from
D 4020 Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight
molded samples or fabricated from sheet, rod and profiles.
Polyethylene Molding and Extrusion Materials
Requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics
D 5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relat-
important to specialized applications may be described by
ing to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastic
using the classification system given in Section 4.
2.2 ISO Standard:
1.3 This specification allows for the use of recycled plastics
ISO 11542-2 Ultra-High-Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(as defined in Guide D 5033).
(PE-UHMW) Moulding Materials—Part 2: Preparation of
1.4 The values are stated in SI units and are regarded as the
Test Specimens and Determination of Properties
standard in all property tables. For reference purposes, English
units are also included in Table S-UHMW-PE and Table A.
3. Terminology
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1 Definitions:
test method portions of this specification. This standard does
3.1.1 For definitions of other technical terms pertaining to
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
plastics used in this specification, see Terminology D 883,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
D 1600, or Guide D 5033.
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements
3.2.1 additive, n—any material added to the polymer such
prior to use.
as processing aids, stabilizers, and colorants.
NOTE 1—There is no ISO equivalent standard.
3.2.2 recycled-plastic shape, n—a product made from up to
100 % post-consumer material.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.3 regrind (plastic), n—a product or scrap such as edge
2.1 ASTM Standards:
trim that have been reclaimed by shredding and granulating for
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
use in-house.
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3.2.4 rod, n—an extruded solid cylindrical shape with a
minimum diameter of ⁄16 in.
1 3.2.5 sheet, n—flat stock greater than 10 mils thickness.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
3.2.6 solid plastic shape, n—a product of various geom-
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Products
(Section D20.20.02) .
etries made up of UHMW-PE, such as sheet, rod, and so forth.
Current edition approved August 10, 2001. Published October 2001.
Ultra High Molecular Weight refers to a polyethylene resin meeting the
requirements of Specification D 4020. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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D6712–01
TABLE S-UHMW-PE Physical Property Requirements for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Solid Plastic Shapes
Elongational Stress,
Applicable Izod impact, Test Method Tensile Elongation,
Test Method for
Description Type Class Description Grade Specification Description for D 4020,min,kJ/m Test Method for D 638,
ISO 11542-2 (Annex 1),
Callout (ft-lbs/in. ) % at break, min
min, Mpa
UHMW-PE 01 1 unfilled 1 ASTM D 4020 General purpose 37 (18) >0.20 200
2 see Table A Recycled . . . . . . . . .
0 as specified 1 see Table A General purpose . . . . . . . . .
2 see Table A Recycled . . . . . . . . .
Other UHMW-PE 00 0 . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Classification and Material
4.1 Product shape and size as defined in the applicable
purchase order.
4.2 This standard covers product as listed in Table
S-UHMW-PE.
4.2.1 The type of UHMW-PE product may be categorized
by grade and type depending on resin and additives present, as
defined in Table S-UHMW-PE.
4.2.2 Every type of UHMW-PE solid plastic shape may be FIG. 1 Callout Designation Layout
categorized into one of two grades as follows:
4.2.2.1 Grade l: General Purpose (Virgin) UHMW-PE—
UHMW-PE solid plastic shapes are made using only 100 % 4.4.1 The system uses pre-defined cells to refer to specific
virgin UHMW polyethylene resin which meets the require- aspects of this specification as illustrated below in Examples
1–3:
ments of Specification D 4020. If appropriate, the resin may
contain additives, such as processing aids, stabilizers and
4.4.2 Example 1—Product made from virgin Type
colorants. Virgin product should not contain materials of UHMW-PE resin.
unknown origin or composition.
CELL CALLOUT: S-UHMW-PE0111
4.2.2.2 Grade 2: Recycled/Regrind UHMW-PE—
where:
UHMW-PE solid plastic shapes are made using any amount up
S-UHMW-PE01 = product made from general purpose
to 100 percent of recycled, or regrind UHMW-PE plastic, or
resin per Table S-UHMW-PE,
both.
1 = unfilled class, and
1 = general purpose.
TABLE A Additional Requirements
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