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ASTM D 3965 : 2021

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Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

17-09-2021

1.1This classification system covers materials made from only virgin ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers suitable for use in the extrusion of pipe and molding of fittings.

1.2The requirements of this classification system are applicable only to the ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers as classified and do not address the requirements of the finished pipe or fittings. The applicable ASTM standard specification for pipe or fittings shall be consulted for their requirements.

1.3This classification system excludes ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers made from reprocessed, regrind, reclaimed, or recycled materials. ABS rework, generated in-house by the original plastic manufacturer, is allowed to be used by that original manufacturer, provided the ABS product shipped meets the physical and mechanical properties required by its callout in Table 1.

1.4This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) provides a means for describing ABS materials used in the manufacture of pipe and fittings. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection shall be made by those having expertise in the plastics field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the inherent properties of the material other than those covered by this classification system, and the economics.

1.5This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) provides for the classification of ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers into groups based on five properties: Izod impact strength at room temperature, Izod impact strength at low temperature, deflection temperature under load, tensile stress at yield point, and modulus of elasticity in tension. The properties included are those required to identify the ABS material by the cell classifications.

Note 1:Other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics of ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers will be added as test methods become available or the need is identified.

Note 2:Due to pipe and fitting standards requirements a separate standard is planned for recycled materials.

1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.7The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 13, of this classification system: 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 3:This standard and ISO 7245-1984 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.

1.8This 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
4
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

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ASTM F 480 : 2014 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings Made in Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80
ASTM F 1488 : 2014 : R2019 Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Pipe
ASTM D 4000 : 2020 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
ASTM D 2235 : 2004 : R2016 Standard Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM F 2969 : 2012 : R2020 Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) IPS Dimensioned Pressure Pipe
ASTM F 409 : 2017 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings
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ASTM F 1499 : 2017 Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe (DWV)

ASTM D 256 : 2010 : R2018 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
ASTM D 883 : 2023 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM E 29 : 2013 : R2019 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM F 412 : 2020 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
ASTM F 412 : 2021 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
ASTM D 883 : 2024 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM D 256 : 2023 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
ASTM D 883 : 2022 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM D 883 : 2020 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
ASTM D 4000 : 2023 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
ASTM D 256 : 2023 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
ASTM D 638 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D 1600 : 2018 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)
ASTM F 412 : 2023 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
ASTM D 638 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM E 29 : 2022 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

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