Standard Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene

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English

Published date

17-03-2023

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This practice covers the preparation of a sample for polyethylene density determination in accordance with Test Method D1505. The sample consists of a strand produced by extrusion of the polyethylene in accordance with Test Method D1238, Condition 190/2.16 (Melt Index).

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

1.3This 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 1:There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

Note 2:The precision data on densities measured using this sample preparation practice is listed in Test Method D1505.

1.4This 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 Practice
Pages	2
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 2839 : 2016

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