1.1 This specification provides performance requirements for trash receptacles when subjected to the explosive tests described in Test Method E2639.
1.1.1 These trash receptacles are intended for use in public spaces.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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.
ASTM E2740-12(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D5947 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D747 Standard Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E2639 Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
ASTM E2740-12(2018) history
2018ASTM E2740-12(2018) Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
2012ASTM E2740-12e1 Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
2012ASTM E2740-12 Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
2010ASTM E2740-10 Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing