ASTM-D1790 Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastic Sheeting by Impact

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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of that temperature at which plastic sheeting 1.00 mm (0.040 in.) or less in thickness exhibits a brittle failure under specified impact conditions.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 1: This test method was developed jointly with the Society of the Plastics Industry, primarily for use with plasticized vinyl sheetings. Its applicability to other plastic sheetings must be verified by the user.

1.3 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 2: This test method and ISO 8570 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.

1.4 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.

Significance and Use

4.1 Data obtained by this test method have been used to predict the behavior of plastic sheeting at low temperatures only if the conditions of deformation are similar to those specified in this test method. This test method is useful for specification testing and for comparative purposes, but does not necessarily determine the lowest use temperature for a particular plastic.

4.2 It has been demonstrated that on calendared sheeting the brittleness temperature is sensitive to the direction of fold. It has also been demonstrated that the brittleness temperature is sensitive to the direction of sampling. Therefore, it is imperative that the procedure for taking specimens and folding be followed explicitly.

Keywords

brittleness temperature; cold-crack temperature; impact; plastic sheeting;

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

08.01 (Plastics (I): D256 - D3159)

To find similar documents by classification:

83.140.10 (Films and sheets Including plates)

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Document Number

ASTM-D1790-21

Revision Level

2021 EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Feb. 10, 2021

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

D20.30