1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the dimensions, workmanship, and the properties of extruded and compression-molded sheet, plate, rod and tubular bar manufactured from polyetherimide (PEI) resins.
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. It is possible that other requirements will be necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications. These shall be specified by using the suffixes as given in Section 5.
1.3 This specification does not allow for the use of recycled plastics (as defined in Guide D7209).
1.4 The values stated in English units are regarded as standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1 and Table S-PEI.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method or test methods described in 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.
1.6 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.
ASTM D7293-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics*, 2023-03-15 Update
ASTM D3892 Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
ASTM D4000 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials*, 2023-03-15 Update
ASTM D5205 Standard Classification System for Polyetherimide (PEI) Materials
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*, 2021-07-15 Update
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D7209 Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products *, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice
ASTM D7293-19 history
2019ASTM D7293-19 Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression-Molded Shapes Made from Polyetherimide (PEI)
2012ASTM D7293-12 Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression-Molded Shapes Made from Polyetherimide (PEI)
2006ASTM D7293-06 Standard Test Method for Extruded and Compression-Molded Shapes Made from Polyetherimide (PEI)