Standard Test Methods for Absorbance of Polyethylene Due to Methyl Groups at 1378 cm−1

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-09-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1These test methods cover measurement by infrared absorption spectrophotometry of the 1378 cm⁻¹ (7.25 μm) band in polyethylene due to methyl groups. (1, 2, 3-6)2 Two test methods are covered:

1.1.1Test Method Auses compensation with a standard sample film of known methyl content.

1.1.2Test Method Buses compensation with a wedge of polymethylene or a polyethylene of known low methyl content.

1.2These test methods are applicable to polyethylenes of Types I (density 0.910 to 0.925 g/cm³), II (density 0.926 to 0.940 g/cm³), and III (density 0.941 to 0.965 g/cm³).

Note 1:For determination of density, see Specifications D1505.

Note 2:In cases of Type III polyethylene with densities greater than 0.950 g/cm³, different results are obtained with the two test methods.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This 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. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 7.

Note 3: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	Test Method
Pages	7
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 2238 : 1992 : R2012 : EDT 1

ASTM D 6645 : 2018	Standard Test Method for Methyl (Comonomer) Content in Polyethylene by Infrared Spectrophotometry
ASTM F 755 : 2019	Standard Specification for Selection of Porous Polyethylene for Use in Surgical Implants
ASTM D 7399 : 2018	Standard Test Method for Determination of the Amount of Polypropylene in Polypropylene/Low Density Polyethylene Mixtures Using Infrared Spectrophotometry
ASTM D 5576 : 2000 : R2021 : EDT 1	Standard Practice for Determination of Structural Features in Polyolefins and Polyolefin Copolymers by Infrared Spectrophotometry (FT-IR)

ASTM D 883 : 2023	Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM E 131 : 2010 : R2023	Standard Terminology Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
ASTM D 883 : 2024	Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM E 168 : 2016 : R2023	Standard Practices for General Techniques of Infrared Quantitative Analysis
ASTM D 883 : 2022	Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM D 883 : 2020 : REV B	Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM E 131 : 2010 : R2015	Standard Terminology Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
ASTM E 168 : 2016	Standard Practices for General Techniques of Infrared Quantitative Analysis