ASTM_D_6261_-_14_2022.pdf

Designation:D626114(Reapproved 2022)Standard Specification forExtruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Madefrom Thermoplastic Polyester(TPES)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6261;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis specification is intended to be a means of calling out mechanical grade plastic product used inthe fabrication of end items or parts.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methodsfor the material,dimensions,and workmanship,and the prop-erties of extruded and compression molded plate,rod andtubular bar manufactured from thermoplastic polyester.1.2 The properties included in this specification are thoserequired for the compositions covered.Use the classificationsystem given in Section 4 to describe requirements necessaryto identify particular characteristics important to specializedapplications.1.3 This specification allows the use of recycled plastics2(see Section 4).1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and areregarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables.For reference purposes,SI units are also included in Table 1and Table S-TPES only.1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portions sections of this specification.This stan-dard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,ifany,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety,health,andenvironmental practices and determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.NOTE1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod PendulumImpact Resistance of PlasticsD618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforcedand Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-alsD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of PlasticsD4507 Specification for Thermoplastic Polyester(TPES)Materials(Withdrawn 1999)4D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-alsD5927 Classification System for andBasis for Specificationsfor Thermoplastic Polyester(TPES)Injection and Extru-sion Materials Based on ISO Test MethodsD7209 Guide for Waste Reduction,Resource Recovery,andUse of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products(With-drawn 2015)43.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of other technical terms pertaining toplastics used in this specification,see Terminology D883 orGuide D7209.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 onPlastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on ThermoplasticMaterials(Section D20.15.21).Current edition approved July 1,2022.Published July 2022.Originally approvedin 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D6261-14.DOI:10.1520/D6261-14R22.2As defined in Guide D7209.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.13.2.1 plate,nflat stock14in.(6.4 mm)or greater.3.2.2 recycled-plastic shape,na product made from up to100%recycled plastic.3.2.3 rod,na solid cylindrical shape with a minimumdiameter of18in.(3.2 mm).3.2.4 tubular bar,nan annular shape with minimum insidediameter of38in.(9.6 mm)and minimum wall thickness of116in.(1.6 mm).4.Classification and Material4.1 Product shape and size as defined in the applicablepurchase order.4.2 This specification covers product extruded and compres-sion molded as listed in Table S-TPES.Products included inthe designations reference Specification D4507 or Specifica-tion D5927 callouts where applicable.4.2.1 Categorize the type o