ASTM D882-18
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

Standard No.

ASTM D882-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D882-18

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of tensile properties of plastics in the form of thin sheeting and films (less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness). NOTE 1—Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.25 mm (0.010 in.). NOTE 2—Tensile properties of plastics 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or greater in thickness shall be determined according to Test Method D638. 1.2 This test method can be used to test all plastics within the thickness range described and the capacity of the machine employed. 1.3 Specimen extension can be measured by grip separation, extension indicators, or displacement of gage marks. 1.4 The procedure for determining the tensile modulus of elasticity is included at one strain rate. NOTE 3—The modulus determination is generally based on the use of grip separation as a measure of extension; however, the desirability of using extensometers, as described in 6.2, is recognized and provision for the use of such instrumentation is incorporated in the procedure. 1.5 Test data obtained by this test method is relevant and appropriate for use in engineering design. 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only. 1.7 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 4—This test method is similar to ISO 527-3, but is not considered technically equivalent. ISO 527-3 allows for additional specimen configurations, specifies different test speeds, and requires an extensometer or gage marks on the specimen. 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.

ASTM D882-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM D4000 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
• ASTM D5947 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D6287 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
• ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM D6988 Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E2935 Standard Practice for Evaluating Equivalence of Two Testing Processes
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ISO 527-3 Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets

ASTM D882-18 history

• 2018 ASTM D882-18 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 2012 ASTM D882-12 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 2010 ASTM D882-10 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 2009 ASTM D882-09 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 2002 ASTM D882-02 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 2001 ASTM D882-01 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 2000 ASTM D882-00 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• 1997 ASTM D882-97 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting