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ASTM D4801-08

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Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.] and Greater

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.] and Greater

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for extruded (cast or blown) and compression-molded sheeting made from low-, medium-, and high-density polyethylenes and copolymers in specified thicknesses. Depending on the functional requirements, sheeting conforming to this specification is used in applications such as chemical tank linings, spacers in electrical equipment, thermoforming into such items as trays, pallets, and shipping containers, and as machine-shop stock. This specification allows for reprocessable and recyclable polyethylene plastic materials, provided that any specific requirements as governed by the producer and end user are met. The three types of polyethylene sheeting covered here are: Type I, natural or colored for general purpose; Type II, natural or colored for dielectrics; and Type III, black for weather-resistant applications. Sampled specimens shall be tested for their conformance with physical requirements as follows: dimension (length, width, diameter, and cores); form; tensile strength at yield and nominal strain at break; shrinkage; warpage and twist; and color, appearance, and workmanship.
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1.1 This specification covers requirements for extruded (cast or blown) and compression-molded sheeting made from low-, medium- and high-density polyethylenes and copolymers in thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and greater. Depending on the functional requirements, sheeting conforming to this specification is used in applications such as chemical tank linings, spacers in electrical equipment, thermoforming into such items as trays, pallets, and shipping containers, and as machine-shop stock.
1.2 Polyethylene materials, being thermoplastics, are reprocessable and recyclable (see Guides D 5033 and D 7209). This specification allows for the use of those polyethylene plastic materials, provided that any specific requirements as governed by the producer and end user are met.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Oct-2008
ICS
83.140.10 - Films and sheets
Technical Committee
D20 - Plastics
Drafting Committee
D20.19 - Film, Sheeting, and Molded Products
Current Stage
Ref Project

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ASTM D4801-07 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.] and Greater
Effective Date
01-Nov-2008
Replaced By
ASTM D4801-08(2016) - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and Greater
Effective Date
01-Oct-2016

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Designation:D4801 −08
StandardSpecification for
Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
1
and Greater
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4801; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
1.1 This specification covers requirements for extruded
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
(cast or blown) and compression-molded sheeting made from
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
low-,medium-andhigh-densitypolyethylenesandcopolymers
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
in thickness of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and greater. Depending on
Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated
the functional requirements, sheeting conforming to this speci-
Temperature
fication is used in applications such as chemical tank linings,
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
spacers in electrical equipment, thermoforming into such items
Gradient Technique
as trays, pallets, and shipping containers, and as machine-shop
D2103 Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
stock.
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
1.2 Polyethylene materials, being thermoplastics, are repro-
D4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and
cessable and recyclable (see Guides D5033 and D7209). This
Extrusion Materials
specification allows for the use of those polyethylene plastic
D5033 GuideforDevelopmentofASTMStandardsRelating
materials, provided that any specific requirements as governed
to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn
3
by the producer and end user are met.
2007)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid
Plastics Specimens
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
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2.2 Military Standard:
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
tion by Attributes
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health 2.3 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 406A Plastics: Methods of Testing
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use. (Method 6051, Warpage)
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Unless otherwise indicated, the terminol-
2. Referenced Documents
ogy used in this specification is in accordance with Terminol-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ogy D883.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
4. Classification
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on 4.1 The polyethylene sheeting in accordance with this
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting,
specification is classified by special types as follows:
and Molded Products.
4.1.1 Type I—General purpose, natural and colors.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D4801 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/D4801-08.
2 3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.astm.org.
4
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
the ASTM website. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4.1.2 Type II—Dielectric, natural and colors. 7.7 Color—The sheeting shall be of the color specified by
4.1.3 Type III—Weather-resistant, black. the user.
7.8 Grade—The sheeting shall be of the grade specified by
5. Ordering Information
the user.
5.1 As appropriate, the following information shall be
7.9 Workmanship—The sheeting shall have a smooth finish
included in the purchase contract.
and sha
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D4801–07 Designation: D 4801 – 08
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene Sheeting in Thickness of 0.25 mm [0.010
1
in.](0.010 in.) and Greater
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4801; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers requirements for extruded (cast or blown) and compression-molded sheeting made from low-,
medium- and high-density polyethylenes and copolymers in thickness of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.](0.010 in.) and greater. Depending
on the functional requirements, sheeting conforming to this specification is used in applications such as chemical tank linings,
spacers in electrical equipment, thermoforming into such items as trays, pallets, and shipping containers, and as machine-shop
stock.
1.2 Polyethylene materials, being thermoplastics, are reprocessable and recyclable (see Guides D 5033 and D 7209). This
specification allows for the use of those polyethylene plastic materials, provided that any specific requirements as governed by the
producer and end user are met.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in bracketsparentheses are for information
only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618Practice 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D 2103 Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D 4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
D 5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
D 5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
D 7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
3
2.2 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3
2.3 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 406A Plastics: Methods of Testing (Method 6051, Warpage)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:Unlessotherwiseindicated,theterminologyusedinthisspecificationisinaccordancewithTerminologyD 883.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film and Sheeting .
Current edition approved AprilNov. 1, 2007.2008. Published April 2007.November 2008. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20062007 as
D 4801 – 067.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4. Classification
4.1 The polyethylene sheeting in accordance with this specification is classified by special types as follows:
4.1.1 Type I—General purpose, natural and colors.
4.1.2 Type II—Dielectric, natural and colors.
4.1.3 Type III—Weather-resistant, black.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 As appropriate, the following information shall
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1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Note 1: This test method and the specified reagents were specifically developed for polyethylene and polypropylene films. It is possible to utilize this test method and the specified reagents for films composed of other polymers, but this can affect the surface energies of the gas-liquid and solid-liquid interfaces, which will affect the contact angle and wetting tension. The applicability and significance for use of non-polyolefin materials must be established by the user.  
1.3 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. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 9.
Note 2: This test method is equivalent to ISO 8296.  
1.4 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.

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ASTM D2291/D2291M-22(Practice)
Standard Practice for Fabrication of Ring Test Specimens for Glass-Resin Composites

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides a uniform procedure for fabricating glass fiber/thermoset resin ring samples for use as test specimens. Specimens so prepared can be used in Test Methods D2290 and D2344/D2344M.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended for use in the fabrication of ring-type test specimens to be used in the evaluation of the mechanical properties of reinforcement and resins in a composite structure. The practice outlines the steps in the preparation of the test specimens, including the final specimen machining where applicable. Three final ring configurations are included.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.  
1.3 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 practice.  
1.4 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.

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ASTM D1494-22(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Diffuse Light Transmission Factor of Reinforced Plastics Panels

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this test method is to obtain the diffuse light transmittance factor of both flat and corrugated translucent building panels by the use of simple apparatus and by employing as a light source a combination of fluorescent tubes whose energy distribution closely approximates CIE Source C.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the diffuse light transmission factor of translucent reinforced plastics building panels.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in the parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in Tables and Figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.  
1.4 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.

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ASTM D4551-22(Specification)
Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Flexible Concealed Water-Containment Membrane

ABSTRACT
This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) flexible sheeting which is used without mastic, bedding, or coating for construction of concealed water containment membranes that include fountains, pools, planters, shower and safe pans, tile tubs, or similar wet installations where the membrane is inaccessible once the construction is complete. The plastic materials shall meet the inherent viscosity and compound density requirements and shall be subjected to tests that have been selected to be conducted primarily with liquids that simulate the environment to which the membrane will be subjected during actual use. Qualification tests shall be performed wherein the sheeting shall conform to the following physical property requirements: thickness; stress-strain properties such as tensile strength, tensile stress at elongation, and elongation at break; tear resistance; pinholes; microorganism resistance; puncture resistance; indentation resistance; folding resistance; chemical resistance to distilled water, soapy water, or alkali; hydrostatic pressure resistance; shrinkage; and volatile loss.
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1.1 This specification covers poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) flexible sheeting which is used without mastic, bedding, or coating for construction of concealed water-containment-membranes in applications where there is potential for costly secondary damage from water leakage and very long-term reliable performance is essential. Examples are fountains, pools, planters, shower and safe pans, tile tubs, or similar wet installations where the membrane is inaccessible once the construction is complete. Included are requirements for materials and sheeting, test methods, workmanship criteria, and methods of marking.  
1.2 Recycled materials may be used in this product in accordance with the requirements in Section 5.  
1.3 The tests are intended to ensure quality and performance and are not intended for design purposes. Tests have been selected to be conducted primarily with liquids that simulate the environment to which the membrane will be subjected during actual use.  
1.4 This specification does not cover water-containment membranes exposed to ultraviolet light.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, 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.  
1.8 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.

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