1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions and workmanship, and the properties of extruded and cast sheet, plate, rod and tubular bar manufactured from nylon or monometers.

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 may be described by using the classification system given in Section 4.

1.3 This specification allows for the use of recycled plastics (ad defined in Guide D 5033).

1.4 The values are stated in English units and are regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Tables 1 and S-PA only.

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 limitations prior to use. Note 1-There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard. Note 2- This specification is intended to replace Federal Standard LP-410A and PS 50.

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

Federal Standard

ASTM Standards

D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

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

D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D6779 Classification System for and Basis of Specification for Polyamide Molding and Extrusion Materials (PA)

D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products

Keywords

monomer cast; nylon; plates; recycled plastic; rod; shapes; sheet; tubular bar; Monomer cast; Nylon plastics (PA); Recycled plastics--specifications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.020 (Manufacturing processes in the rubber and plast industries)

DOI: 10.1520/D5989-98

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