Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

22-12-2023

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This specification covers the classification of polyethylene film up to 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) in thickness, inclusive. The film can contain additives for the improvement of the surface properties, pigments, or stabilizers, or combinations thereof.

Note 1:Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).

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

1.3The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This specification allows for the use of recycled polyethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long as all the requirements as governed by the producer and end user are also met.

Note 2:There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

1.5This 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.

Committee	D 20
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 2103 : 2023

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