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ASTM D6288-98(2003)

Standard Practice for Separation and Washing of Recycled Plastics Prior to Testing

Standard Practice for Separation and Washing of Recycled Plastics Prior to Testing D6288-98R03 ASTM|D6288-98R03|en-US Standard Practice for Separation and Washing of Recycled Plastics Prior to Testing Standard new BOS Vol. 08.03 Committee D20
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Significance and Use

Dirt, paper and mixtures of polymeric materials complicate the interpretation of data from procedures used to identify and, if desired, quantify the contaminants in recycled plastics.

Scope

1.1 The practice describes a procedure for separating recycled plastics based on their color (for example, green versus colorless) and a procedure for washing dirty, ground plastic which results in separation of light materials (density < 1.00 g/cm³). This practice is not intended to represent generic washing procedures used in the plastics recycling industry. The described procedures are solely for preparation of plastic samples for use in other analytical tests. The procedure includes a room temperature wash step to facilitate separation of paper (for example, labels) followed by washing at an elevated temperature.

Note 1—Although not presented as a quantitative method, the procedure presented in this practice may be used to provide quantitative results. The user assumes the responsibility to verify the reproducibility of quantitative results.

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

1.3 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 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.

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Book of Standards Volume: 08.03
Developed by Subcommittee: D20.95
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/D6288-98R03
ICS Code: 83.080.01