ASTM International - ASTM D1790-02

Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastic Sheeting by Impact

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Organization:	ASTM International
Publication Date:	10 March 2002
Status:	inactive
Page Count:	4
ICS Code (Films and sheets):	83.140.10

significance And Use:

Data obtained by this test method may be used to predict the behavior of plastic sheeting at low temperatures only if the conditions of deformation are similar to those specified in this test... View More

scope:

1.1 This test method covers the determination of that temperature at which plastic sheeting 1.00 mm (0.040 in.) or less in thickness exhibits a brittle failure under specified impact conditions.

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

Note 1-This test method was developed jointly with the Society of the Plastics Industry, primarily for use with plasticized vinyl sheetings. Its applicability to other plastic sheetings must be verified by the user.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 4.

Note 3-This test method is similar to ISO 8570-1991 in title only. The technical content is significantly different.