This practice provides a quantitative measure of the gels remaining in a flexible vinyl compound processed from general-purpose poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resins under a prescribed set of working conditions. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1 -There are no ISO standards covering the primary subject of this practice.
ANSI/ASTM D3596:2001 history
2001ANSI/ASTM D3596:2001 Practice for Determination of Gels (Fisheyes) in General-Purpose Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Resins