Abstract

This specification covers polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) filled molding compounds made with virgin PTFE resins defined in a certain specification except Types I, IV, V, and VI. PTFE compounds are classified into two types which are Type I as the nonpelletized material use for general purpose compression molding and Type II as the pelletized or free-flowing material use for molding, automatic molding or ram extrusion. Each type is further classified into thirteen grades distinguished by the nature of the filler. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties: filler content, bulk density, specific gravity, and tensile properties.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filled molding compounds made with virgin PTFE resins defined in Specification D4894 , as Types II and III.

Note 1This specification can be used as a model for other PTFE compounds having particulate fillers that can survive the sintering temperatures of PTFE as can those listed in this specification. This specification is restricted to virgin PTFE base resin for technical reasons. Recycled or reprocessed material cannot be processed successfully.

Note 2The properties measured on commercially fabricated parts may differ from the listed values for samples prepared by the procedures given in this specification, depending on part geometry and processing parameters.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.3 The following statement applies to the test method portion, Section 11, 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 limitations prior to use. See Note 5 for a specific warning statement.

Note 3There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

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

D1708 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics by Use of Microtensile Specimens

D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D4894 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials

Keywords

filled compounds; filled polytetrafluoroethylene; fluorocarbon polymers; fluoropolymer; fluoropolymer composites; polytetrafluoroethylene; PTFE ; Molding/extrusion compounds/materials--specifications; PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)--specifications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.140.99 (Other rubber and plastic products)

DOI: 10.1520/D4745-11AE01

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