ASTM_D_2103_-_15.pdf

Designation:D210315Standard Specification forPolyethylene Film and Sheeting1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2103;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 the classification of polyethyl-ene film and sheeting up to 0.3 mm(0.012 in.)in thickness,inclusive.The film or sheeting may contain additives for theimprovement of the surface properties,pigments,or stabilizers,or combinations thereof.NOTE1Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term forsheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.254 mm(0.010 in.).1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method 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.1.4 This specification allows for the use of recycled poly-ethylene film or resin as feedstock,in whole or in part,as longas all the requirements as governed by the producer and enduser are also met(see Note 2).NOTE2Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related torecycled plastics.NOTE3There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity(Rela-tive Density)of Plastics by DisplacementD882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin PlasticSheetingD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittanceof Transparent PlasticsD1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance(Graves Tear)ofPlastic Film and SheetingD1434 Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Char-acteristics of Plastic Film and SheetingD1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient TechniqueD1709 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Filmby the Free-Falling Dart MethodD1746 Test Method for Transparency of Plastic SheetingD1894 Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients ofFriction of Plastic Film and SheetingD1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance ofPlastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum MethodD1938 Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance(Trou-ser Tear)of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by a Single-Tear MethodD2457 Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films andSolid PlasticsD2578 Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene andPolypropylene FilmsD2839 Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Deter-mining Density of PolyethyleneD3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of PlasticsD4321 Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic FilmD4703 Practice for Compression Molding ThermoplasticMaterials into Test Specimens,Plaques,or SheetsD4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding andExtrusion MaterialsD5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of SolidPlastics SpecimensD6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic FilmTest Specimens1This 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 April 1,2015.Published April 2015.Originallyapproved in 1962.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2103 10.DOI:10.1520/D2103-15.2For 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.*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 D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction,Resource Recovery,andUse of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products(With-drawn 2015)3E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterialsF1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission RateThrough Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a ModulatedInfrared Sensor3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified,the definitions of plasticsused in this specification are in accordance with TerminologyD883.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 treatedsurface characteristics of the sheet or filmhave been modified by flame,corona discharge,or other meansto promote the adhesion of inks,etc.3.2.2 yieldthe area provided by a given weight of film orsheeting of specified thickness.4.Classification4.1 T