1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded and compression molded plate, rod and tubular bar manufactured from thermoplastic polyester.
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Use the classification system given in Section 4 to describe requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications.
1.3 This specification allows the use of recycled plastics2 (see Section 4).
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1 and Table S-TPES only.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions sections 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.
1.6 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 D6261-14(2022) 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 D4507 Specification for Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES) Materials
ASTM D5927 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES) Injection and Extrusion Materials Based on ISO Test Methods
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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 *, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM D6261-14(2022) history
2022ASTM D6261-14(2022) Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
2014ASTM D6261-14 Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester 40;TPES41;
2013ASTM D6261-13 Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester lpar;TPESrpar;
2010ASTM D6261-10 Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
1998ASTM D6261-98(2003) Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
1998ASTM D6261-98 Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)