scope:

(a) This specification provides for the identification of polyethylene plastics molding and extrusion materials in such manner that manufacturer and purchaser can agree on the acceptability of different commercial lots or shipments. It is not the function of this specification to provide specific engineering data nor to guide the purchaser in the selection of a material for a specific end use.

(b) This specification covers requirements for polyethylene molding and extrusion compounds. Ordinary the tests listed in Section 8are sufficient to characterize a material under this specification and it is recommended that routine inspection be limited to such tests.