ASTM D6713-21

Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Shapes Made from Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded sheet, rod and tubular bar manufactured from Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF). The type of PVDF shape product may be categorized by type, grade and class depending on resin and filler compositions. Each type of shape may be categorized into one of several grades as follows: Grade 1 - unmodified virgin-extruded or compression molded product made using only 100 % virgin PVDF material; Grade 2 - general purpose-extruded or compression molded product made using up to 20 % PVDF regrind developed during internal processing steps may be used; and Grade 3 - recycled-extruded or compression molded product made using up to 100 % recycled PVDF resin. The type, class and grade is further differentiated based on dimensional stability (elevated temperature excursion test), and dimensional requirements. Materials shall be tested and the individual grades shall conform to specified values of the physical properties such as tensile strength, tensile elongation, tensile modulus, dimensional stability, flexural modulus, and Izod impact; and dimensional properties such as diameter tolerance, roundness, camber, thickness tolerance, length camber, and width bow.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded sheet, rod and tubular bar manufactured from PVDF.  
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications are described by using the classification system given in Section 4.  
1.3 The values stated in English units are to be regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Tables X and S-PVDF only.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method or test methods described in 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard. ISO 12086-1 and ISO 12086-2 have pertinent information.  
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-Sep-2021
• 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:D6713 −21
Standard Specification for
Extruded and Compression Molded Shapes Made from
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Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6713; 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 specification covers the requirements and test 2.1 ASTM Standards:
methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
the properties of extruded sheet, rod and tubular bar manufac- Impact Resistance of Plastics
tured from PVDF. D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
required for the compositions covered. Requirements neces-
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
sary to identify particular characteristics important to special-
als
ized applications are described by using the classification
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
system given in Section 4.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
1.3 The values stated in English units are to be regarded as
tics
the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For
D3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluo-
reference purposes, SI units are also included in Tables X and
ride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and Coating Materials
S-PVDF only.
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
test method or test methods described in this specification. This
als
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3. Terminology
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3.1 Definitions:
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3.1.1 regrind (plastic), n—a product or scrap such as sprues
regulatory limitations prior to use.
and runners that have been reclaimed by shredding and
granulating for use in-house.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard. ISO
12086-1 and ISO 12086-2 have pertinent information.
3.1.2 For definitions of terms used in this specification and
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
associated with plastics issues refer to the terminology con-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tained in D883.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.1 recycled-plastic shape, n—a product made from up to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
100 % post-consumer material.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.2.2 rod, n—an extruded solid cylindrical shape with a
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minimum diameter of ⁄16 in.
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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
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Materials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published October 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D6713 - 19. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6713-21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.3 sheet, n—flat stock greater than and including 0.010
Symbol Material Tolerance (Based on
the Total Mass)
in. thickness.
C Carbon and graphite fiber ±2 %
reinforced
3.2.4 tubular bar, n—extruded annular shapes with mini-
G Glass-reinforced ±2 %
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mum inside diameter of ⁄16 in., and a minimum wall of ⁄4 in.
<15 % glass content ±3 %
>15 % glass content
3.2.5 unmodified virgin plastic shape, n—a product pro-
L Lubricants (for example, by agreement between
duced from virgin plastic, as furnished by a manufacturer, with
PTFE, graphite, and silicone) the
no additives or processing aids. supplier and the user
M Min
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Designation: D6713 − 19 D6713 − 21
Standard Specification for
Extruded and Compression Molded Shapes Made from
1
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6713; 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 requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties
of extruded sheet, rod and tubular bar manufactured from PVDF.
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Requirements necessary to
identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications are described by using the classification system given in
Section 4.
1.3 The values stated in English units are to be regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference
purposes, SI units are also included in Tables X and S-PVDF only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method or test methods described in 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard. ISO 12086-1 and ISO 12086-2 have pertinent information.
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
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and Coating Materials
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
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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 Oct. 1, 2019Oct. 1, 2021. Published October 2019October 2021. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20142019 as
D6713 - 14.D6713 - 19. DOI: 10.1520/D6713-19.10.1520/D6713-21.
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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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D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 regrind (plastic), n—a product or scrap such as sprues and runners that have been reclaimed by shredding and granulating
for use in-house.
3.1.2 For definitions of terms used in this specification and associated with plastics issues refer to the terminology contained in
D883.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 recycled-plastic shape, n—a product made from up to 100 % post-consumer material.
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3.2.2 rod, n—an extruded solid cylindrical shape with a minimum diameter of ⁄16 in.
3.2.3 sheet, n—flat stock greater than and including 0.010 in. thickness.
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3.2.4 tubular bar, n—extruded annular shapes with minimum inside diameter of ⁄16 in., and a minimum wall of ⁄4 in.
3.2.5 unmodified virgin plastic shape, n—a product produced from virgin plastic, as furnished by a manufacturer, with no additives
or processing aids.
4. Classification and Material
4.1 Product shape and size as defined in the applicable purchase order.
4.2
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