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ASTM D 2561 : 2017

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Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resistance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-11-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2017

1.1Under certain conditions of stress, and in the presence of environments such as soaps, wetting agents, oils, or detergents, blow-molded polyethylene containers exhibit mechanical failure by cracking at stresses appreciably below those that would cause cracking in the absence of these environments.

1.2This test method measures the environmental stress crack resistance of blow-molded containers, which is the summation of the influence of container design, resin, blow-molding conditions, post treatment, or other factors that can affect this property. Three procedures are provided as follows:

1.2.1Procedure A, Stress-Crack Resistance of Containers to Potential Stress-cracking Liquids—This procedure is particularly useful for determining the effect of container design on stress-crack resistance or the stress-crack resistance of a proposed container that contains a liquid product.

1.2.2Procedure B, Stress-Crack Resistance of a Specific Container to Polyoxyethylated Nonylphenol (CAS 68412-54-4), a Stress-Cracking Agent—The conditions of test described in this procedure are designed for testing containers made from Class 3 polyethylene Specification D4976. Therefore, this procedure is recommended for containers made from Class 3 polyethylene only. This procedure is particularly useful for determining the effect of resin on the stress-crack resistance of the container.

1.2.3Procedure C, Controlled Elevated Pressure Stress-Crack Resistance of a Specific Container to Polyoxyethylated Nonylphenol (CAS 68412-54-4), a Stress-Cracking Agent—The internal pressure is controlled at a constant elevated level.

Note 1:There are environmental concerns regarding the disposal of Polyoxyethylated Nonylphenol (Nonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy) ethanol (CAS 68412-54-4), for example, Igepal CO-630). Users are advised to consult their supplier or local environmental office and follow the guidelines provided for the proper disposal of this chemical.

1.3These procedures are not designed to test the propensity for environmental stress cracking in the neck of containers, such as when the neck is subjected to a controlled strain by inserting a plug.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

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

1.5This 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8 and Note 1.

1.6This 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
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM F 852/F852M : 2022 Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use

ASTM D 5947 : 1996 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 4976 : 2006 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 5947 : 2002 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 4976 : 2000 : REV B Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 4976 : 2004 : REV A Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 4976 : 2004 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 5947 : 2011 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 5947 : 2018 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 4976 : 2012 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 5947 : 2006 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 4976 : 2012 : REV A : R2020 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 4976 : 2002 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 618 : 2013 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM D 5947 : 2003 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 5947 : 2001 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D 4976 : 2002 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 618 : 2021 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM D 4976 : 2012 : REV A Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials

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