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ASTM D618-00

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing D0618-00 ASTM|D0618-00|en-US Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing Standard new BOS Vol. 08.01 Committee D20
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1.1 In general, the physical and electrical properties of plastics are influenced by temperature and relative humidity in a manner that materially affects test results. In order that reliable comparisons may be made of different materials and between different laboratories, it is necessary to standardize the humidity conditions, as well as the temperature, to which specimens of these materials are subjected prior to and during testing. This practice defines procedures for conditioning plastics (although not necessarily to equilibrium) prior to testing, and the conditions under which they shall be tested.

1.2 For some materials, there may be a material specification that requires the use of this practice, but with some procedural modifications. The material specification takes precedence over this practice. Refer to the material specification before using this practice. Table 1 in Classification D 4000 lists the ASTM material specifications that currently exist.

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 1-ISO 291 is related to this practice; however, ISO 291 describes only two temperature and humidity conditions for conditioning or testing, or both.

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Book of Standards Volume: 08.01
Developed by Subcommittee: D20.50
Pages: 4
DOI: 10.1520/D0618-00
ICS Code: 29.035.20