ASTM D1593-22

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Designation: D1593 − 19 D1593 − 22
Standard Specification for
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Plastic Film and Sheeting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1593; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers nonrigid, unsupported vinyl chloride plastic film and sheeting in which the resin portion of the
composition contains at least 90 % vinyl chloride. The remaining 10 % can include one or more monomers copolymerized with
vinyl chloride, or consist of other resins mechanically blended together with poly(vinyl chloride) or copolymers thereof.
1.2 The vinyl chloride plastic film and sheeting covered herein shall be 0.075 to 0.25 mm (3 to 10 mils) in thickness for film and
greater than 0.25 mm in thickness for sheeting. The film and sheeting shall include the stabilizers and plasticizers necessary to meet
the requirements of this specification. This specification covers transparent, translucent, or opaque film and sheeting that is plain,
printed, embossed, or otherwise surface treated.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss from Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting, and Molded
Products.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2019Sept. 1, 2022. Published December 2019September 2022. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 20132019
as D1593 - 13.D1593 - 19. DOI: 10.1520/D1593-19.10.1520/D1593-22.
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D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
D1239 Test Method for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1790 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastic Sheeting by Impact
D1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
D3801 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4804 Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
D6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this test method relating to plastics, refer to Terminology D883. For abbreviations used
in this test method, refer to Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 vinyl chloride plastics—plastics based on polymers of vinyl chloride or copolymers of vinyl chloride with other monomers,
the vinyl chloride being in greatest amount by mass.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This specification designates three general-purpose types of vinyl chloride plastic film and sheeting. The tests involved are
expected to provide information to identify the type of material and to ensure a minimum of good workmanship and quality. The
test data are not necessarily suitable for direct application in design because of differences encountered in the shape of the part,
loading, size, environmental conditions, and so forth. The test results can be used for inspection and quality control tests, provided
similar test equipment and proper methods are used.
4.2 Films and sheetings are available, compounded differently, where special properties are required. Special types of film and
sheeting will be added to the specification as their inclusion becomes generally desirable and the necessary data and methods
become available.
5. Classification
5.1 This specification covers three types of nonrigid vinyl chloride plastic film and sheeting, designated in accordance with the
method of manufacture as follows:
5.1.1 Type I—Calendered film and sheeting,
5.1.2 Type II—Extruded film and sheeting, and
5.1.3 Type III—Cast film and sheeting.
6. General Requirements
6.1 The material shall be of uniform composition and so compounded as to conform to the requirements of this specification.
6.2 The color, transparency or opacity, and surface finish shall be as specified by the purchaser.
6.3 The material shall be free from pinholes, particles of foreign matter, undispersed raw materials, and visual defects. Edges are
to be smooth and free from cuts.
7. Dimensional Tolerances
7.1 Thickness—The average thickness of the film and sheeting shall be determined in accordance with 10.1.4 and shall be within
the following limits:
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7.1.1 Type I—610 % of the specified thickness.
7.1.2 Type II—615 % of the specified thickness.
7.1.3 Type III—610 % of the specified thickness.
7.1.4 Average gauge for embossed film and sheeting shall be determined in accordance with 10.1.4.2.
7.2 Average Thickness Based on Yield per Roll—The average thickness based on yield shall be determined in accordance with
10.1.4 and shall be within the following limits:
7.2.1 Type I—65 % of the specified thickness.
7.2.2 Type II—610 % of the specified thickness.
7.2.3 Type III—65 % of the specified thickness.
7.3 Width—The film and sheeting shall be held to a tolerance of 612 or –0 mm (+ ⁄2 or –0 in.) for Types I and II, and +19 or –0
mm (+ ⁄4 or –0 in.) for Type III, of the width specified by the purchaser. This tolerance shall apply when the material is in roll form
on the core.
7.4 Length—The length of material for Types I and II, excluding that which has been subjected to embossing, printing, and so
forth, shall be continuous in any one roll. Four heat-sealed splices shall be allowed for Type III sheeting. The total length in a roll
shall be as specified by the purchaser.
8. Requirements
8.1 Test specimens shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.
9. Sampling
9.1 A sample shall be sel
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