ASTM D5205-96(2003)

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Designation: D5205 – 96 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Classification System for
Polyetherimide (PEI) Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5205; 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 mittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insula-
tion
1.1 This classification system covers unfilled, filled, and
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
reinforced polyetherimide materials suitable for injection
Insulating Materials
molding and extrusion.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.2 This classification system is not intended for the selec-
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
tion of materials, but only as a means to call out plastic
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
materials to be used for the manufacture of parts.The selection
Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
of these materials is to be made by personnel with expertise in
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
the plastics field where the environment, inherent properties of
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
the materials, performance of the parts, part design, manufac-
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
turing process, and economics are considered.
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.3 The properties included in this classification system are
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
thoserequiredtoidentifythecompositionscovered.Theremay
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics
be other requirements necessary to identify particular charac-
by Extrusion Plastometer
teristics important to specific applications. These may be
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
specified by using suffixes as described in Section 5.
Plastics
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D1897 Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of
standard.
Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced
test methods portion, Section 12, of this classification system:
Resins
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
D2863 Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
Plastics (Oxygen Index)
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
given in Note 4.
als
2. Referenced Documents
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E662 Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
Generated by Solid Materials
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
2.2 Military Standards:
at Commercial Power Frequencies
MIL-P-46184 Plastic Molding and Extrusion Materials,
D150 Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Per-
Polyetherimide (PEI).
MIL-M-24519 Molding Plastics, Electrical, Thermoplastic
2.3 Underwriters Laboratories Standards:
ThisclassificationsystemisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20on
UL 94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials.
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as D5205 – 96. DOI: Withdrawn.
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D5205 – 96 (2003)
in Devices and Appliances 4.2.2.1 Although the values listed are necessary to include
the range of properties available in existing materials, users
should not infer that every possible combination of the
3. Terminology
properties exists or can be obtained.
3.1 Definitions—The terminology used in this classification
4.2.3 When the grade of the basic materials is not shown, or
system is in accordance with Terminologies D883 and D1600.
is not important, the use of “O”-grade classification shall be
3.2 Abbreviations:Abbreviation—The polyetherimide mate-
used for reinforced materials in this system.
rials will be designated “PEI” as specified in Terminology
D1600.
NOTE 3—An example of this classification for a polyetherimide mate-
rial is given as follows. The designation PEI0110G10A48266 would
indicate the following material requirements:
4. Classification
PEI 0110 = general-purpose polyetherimide from Table PEI,
4.1 Unfilled polyetherimide materials are classified into
G10 = glass reinforced at nominal 10 % level,
groups according to their composition. These groups are
A = Table A property requirements,
4 = 110-MPa tensile strength, min,
subdivided into classes and grades as shown in Table PEI.
8 = 13790-MPa flexural modulus, min,
2 = 4 g/10 min; melt flow, min,
NOTE 1—An example of this classification system is given as follows.
6 = 205-MPa flexural strength, min, and
The designation PEI 0114 indicates the following:
6 = 230°C deflection temperature, min.
PEI = polyetherimide as found in Terminology D1600,
If no properties are specified, the designation would be
01 = polyetherimide (group),
1 = general purpose (class), and PEI0110G10A00000.
4 = requirements given in Table PEI (grade).
5. Suffixes
4.1.1 To facilitate incorporation of future or special materi-
5.1 When requirements not covered by the basic cell tables
alsthe“other”category(0)forgroup,class,andgradeisshown
need to be specified, suffixes shall be used. The following
in Table PEI. The basic properties of these materials can be
suffixes shall be used when appropriate. Additional suffixes
obtained from Tables A or B as they apply.
may also be defined according to Classification System D4000
4.2 Reinforced,pigmented,filled,andlubricatedversionsof
when needed.
polyetherimide materials are classified in accordance with
5.1.1 E = Electrical requirements as designated by the
Tables PEI and A or B. Table PEI is used to specify the
following digits:
unreinforced material and Table A or B is used to specify the
First Digit
property requirements after the addition of reinforcements,
0 = specimen to be specified by user
pigments, fillers, or lubricants at the nominal level indicated
1 = specimens as appropriate for test methods as defined in Table 1
(see 4.2.1).
Second Digit
0 = to be specified by user
4.2.1 A single letter shall be used to indicate the major
1 = meets requirements of Table 1, Column A
category of the reinforcement, along with two numbers that
2 = meets requirements of Table 1, Column B
indicate the percentage of additive(s) by mass, with the
3 = meets requirements of Table 1, Column C
4 = meets requirements of Table 1, Column D
tolerances as tabulated as follows:
5 = meets requirements of Table 1, Column E
Category Material Tolerance
(Based on the Total Mass)
5.1.2 F = Flammability requirements as designated by the
C Carbon and graphite fiber- 62 percentage points
following digits:
reinforced
G Glass-reinforced
NOTE 4—Precaution: By publication of this classification system and
< 15 % glass content 62 percentage points
its use of flammability ratings,ASTM does not intend that their use in any
> 15 % glass content 63 percentage points
way reflects hazards presented under actual fire conditions.
L Lubricants (such as PTFE, graph- Variable. To be specified by user.
ite, silicone, and molybdenum dis- First Digit
ulfide) 0 = to be specified by user,
M Mineral-reinforced 62 percentage points 1 = product is tested according to UL94 at 3.05-mm minimum thickness,
R Reinforced-combination/mixtures 63 percentage points based on 2 = product is tested according to UL94 at 1.47-mm minimum thickness,
of reinforcements or other fillers/ the total reinforcement 3 = product is tested according to UL94 at 0.71-mm minimum thickness,
reinforcements 4 = product is tested according to Test Method D2863,
5 = product is tested according to Test Method E662.
NOTE 2—If necessary, additional requirements may be specified using
Second Digit
suffixes as described in Section 5. Special agreements on tolerances may
0 = To be specified by user
be required when levels are below 5 %.Ash content of filled or reinforced 1 = 94V-0 flammability class
2 = 94V-1 flammability class
materials may be determined using Test Method D2584 where applicable.
3 = 94V-2 flammability class
4 = 94-5V flammability class
4.2.2 Specific requirements for reinforced, filled, or lubri-
5 = Oxygen index 44 % minimum
cated polyetherimide materials shall be shown by a six-
6 = Specific optical density, flaming mode, D4# 2, D max# 50.
character designation. The designation will consist of the letter
6. General Requirements
“A” or “B” and the five digits comprising the cell numbers for
the property requirements in the order as they appear in Tables 6.1 The plastic compositions shall be uniform and shall
PEI or A. conform to the requirements specified herein.
D5205 – 96 (2003)
TABLE PEI Polyetherimide Materials Detail Requirements
NOTE 1—The values listed were developed for “natural colors.” Pigments or other additives, or both, may alter these properties.
A C E
Deflection Flexural Flexural
B B
Flow-Rate, Specific Temperature Tensile Strength, Strength, Modulus,
Test Method Gravity, Test (DTUL), min, Test Method Test Test
A
Group Description Class Description Grade Description
D1238, Method Test Method D638, Methods Methods
g/10, min D792 D648, MPa, min D790, D790,
°C, min MPa, min MPa, min
01 Polyetheri- 1 General- 1 < 2 1.25–1.30 194 103 152 3030
Purpose
mide 2 2–8 1.25–1.30 194 103 152 3030
3 6–12 1.25–1.30 194 103 152 3030
4 10–16 1.25–1.30 194 103 152 3030
5 15–22 1.25–1.30 194 103 152 3030
6 20–30 1.25–1.30 192 90 138 2900
7 > 30 1.25–1.30 190 83 138 2900
0 Other . . . . . .
2 Impact- 1 < 2 1.22–1.28 180 83 117 2410
Modified
2 2–8 1.22–1.28 180 83 117 2410
3 6–12 1.22–1.28 180 83 117 2410
4 10–16 1.22–1.28 180 83 117 2410
5 15–22 1.22–1.28 180 83 117 2410
6 20–30 1.22–1.28 180 69 103 2280
7 > 30 1.22–1.28 180 69 103 2280
0 Other . . . . . .
0 Other 0 Other . . . . . .
02 PEI Chemical 1 General- 1 <2 1.25–1.30 198 93 128 2760
Purpose
Resistant 2 2–8 1.25–1.30 198 93 128 2760
3 6–12 1.25–1.30 198 93 128 2760
4 10–16 1.25–1.30 198 93 128 2760
5 15–22 1.25–1.30 198 93 128 2760
6 20–30 1.25–1.30 196 90 124 2760
7 > 30 1.25–1.30 196 90 124 2760
0 Other . . . . . .
2 Impact- 1 < 2 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
Modified
2 2–8 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
3 6–12 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
4 10–16 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
5 15–22 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
6 20–30 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
7 > 30 1.22–1.28 184 69 90 2070
0 Other . . . . . .
3 High-Heat 1 < 2 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
Resistant 2 2–8 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
3 6–12 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
4 10–16 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
5 15–22 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
6 20–30 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
7 > 30 1.27–1.32 215 97 145 2760
0 Other . . . . . .
4 High-Heat 1 < 2 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
Impact- 2 2–8 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
Modified
3 6–12 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
4 10–16 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
5 15–22 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
6 20–30 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
7 > 30 1.23–1.30 200 69 103 2070
0 Other 0 Other . . . . . .
03 PEI Heat- 1 General- 1 < 2 1.27–1.31 210 103 145 2760
Purpose
Resistant 2 2–8 1.27–1.31 210 103 145 2760
3 6–12 1.27–1.31 210 103 145 2760
4 10–16 1.27–1.31 210 103 145 2760
5 15–22 1.27–1.31 210 103 145 2760
6 20–30 1.27–1.31 210 90 131 2760
7 > 30 1.27–1.31 210 90 131 2760
0 Other . . . . . .
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TABLE Continued
A C E
Deflection Flexural Flexural
B B
Flow-Rate, Specific Temperature Tensile Strength, Strength, Modulus,
Test Method Gravity, Test (DTUL), min, Test Method Test Test
A
Group Description Class Description Grade Description
D1238, Method Test Method D638, Methods Methods
g/10, min D792 D648, MPa, min D790, D790,
°C, min MPa, min MPa, min
2 Impact- 1 < 2 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
Modified
2 2–8 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
3 6–12 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
4 10–16 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
5 15–22 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
6 20–30 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
7 > 30 1.22–1.28 196 69 110 2070
0 Other . . . . . .
3 High-Heat 1 < 2 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
2 2–8 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
3 6–12 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
4 10–16 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
5 15–22 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
6 20–30 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
7 > 30 1.28–1.32 225 103 138 2760
0 Other . . . . . .
4 High-Heat 1 < 2 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
Impact- 2 2–8 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
Modified
3 6–12 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
4 10–16 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
5 15–22 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
6 20–30 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
7 > 30 1.24–1.28 210 69 97 2070
0 Other . . . . . .
0 Other 0 Other . . . . . .
F
04 PEI—Flexible 1 General- 1 < 2 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
Purpose
Resistant 2 2–8 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
3 6–12 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
4 10–16 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
5 15–22 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
6 20–30 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
7 > 30 1.16–1.20 N/A 34 52 690
0 Other . . . . . .
F
2 Semirigid 1 < 2 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
2 2–8 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
3 6–12 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
4 10–16 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
5 15–22 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
6 20–30 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
7 > 30 1.16–1.20 N/A 21 14 69
0 Other . . . . . .
D
3 Nonrigid 1 < 2 1.10–1.20 N/A 7 7 <69
2 2–8 1.10–1.20 N/A 7 7 <69
3 6
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