Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and Greater

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English

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01-10-2016

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American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 08.02, 2016 Defines requirements for extruded (cast or blown) and compression-molded sheeting made from low-, medium- and high-density polyethylenes and copolymers in thickness of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.] and greater.

1.1This specification covers requirements for extruded (cast or blown) and compression-molded sheeting made from low-, medium- and high-density polyethylenes and copolymers in thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and greater. Depending on the functional requirements, sheeting conforming to this specification is used in applications such as chemical tank linings, spacers in electrical equipment, thermoforming into such items as trays, pallets, and shipping containers, and as machine-shop stock.

1.2Polyethylene materials, being thermoplastics, are reprocessable and recyclable (see Guides D5033 and D7209). This specification allows for the use of those polyethylene plastic materials, provided that any specific requirements as governed by the producer and end user are met.

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

1.4The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

Committee	D 20
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes L P 512 (C). (05/2004)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	5
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2016
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
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