ASTM_D_4397_-_10.pdf

Designation:D439710Standard Specification forPolyethylene Sheeting for Construction,Industrial,andAgricultural Applications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4397;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers polyethylene sheeting,250 m(0.010 in.or 10 mils)or less in thickness,intended forconstruction,industrial,and agricultural applications.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only tothe test methods portion,Section 8 of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.NOTE1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin PlasticSheetingD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient TechniqueD1709 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Filmby the Free-Falling Dart MethodD2103 Specification for Polyethylene Film and SheetingD3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of PlasticsD4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding andExtrusion MaterialsD6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic FilmTest SpecimensE96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterialsE1347 Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Mea-surement by Tristimulus ColorimetryF88 Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible BarrierMaterials2.2 Military Standard:MIL-STD-1916 DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance ofProduct33.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsThe plastics terminology used in this speci-fication is in accordance with the definitions given in Termi-nology D883.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 nominal lengththe length of sheeting in any roll,asspecified on product labels,invoices,sales literature,and thelike.3.2.2 nominal net weightthe weight of sheeting in anyroll,as specified on product labels,invoices,sales literature,and the like.3.2.3 nominal thicknessthe thickness of sheeting in anyroll,as specified on product labels,invoices,sales literature,and the like.3.2.4 nominal widththe width of sheeting in any rolls,asspecified on product labels,invoices,sales literature,and thelike.4.Materials4.1 The sheeting shall be made from polyethylene or modi-fied polyethylene,such as an ethylene copolymer consisting ofa major portion of ethylene in combination with a minorportion of some other monomer,or a mixture of polyethylenewith a lesser amount of other polymers.NOTE2Polyethylene sheeting is made in a variety of colors,opacities,translucencies,and dimensions.It is recommended that manufacturers beconsulted on the varieties available.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 onPlastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film,Sheeting,and Molded Products.Current edition approved Aug.1,2010.Published September 2010.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D4397 09.DOI:10.1520/D4397-10.2For 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.3Available online at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.General Requirements5.1 AppearanceThe sheeting shall have appearance quali-ties conforming with those produced by good commercialpractices.It shall be as free as is commercially possible of gels,streaks,pinholes,particles of foreign matter,and undispersedraw material.There shall be no other visible defects such asblocking,holes,tears,or blisters.The edges shall be free ofnicks and cuts visible to the unaided eye.5.2 Dimensions:5.2.1 SizeThe nominal thickness,width,and length of thesheeting in each roll shall be agreed upon between the buyerand the seller.5.2.2 Tolerances:5.2.2.1 ThicknessThe thickness at any point,when mea-sured in accordance with 8.7,shall not be less than 80%of thenominal thickness.5.2.2.2 WidthThe tolerance for widths of 0.3 m(1 ft)ormore,shall be 3.2 mm(18in.)per foot of nominal width.Forall widths less than 0.3 m(1 ft),the tolerance shall be 3.2 mm(18in.).Width to be measure