ASTM D2103-15
Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting

Standard No.

ASTM D2103-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2103-23

Latest

ASTM D2103-23a

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the classification of polyethylene film and sheeting up to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) in thickness, inclusive. The film or sheeting may contain additives for the improvement of the surface properties, pigments, or stabilizers, or combinations thereof.

Note 1: Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This specification allows for the use of recycled polyethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long as all the requirements as governed by the producer and end user are also met (see Note 2).

Note 2: Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related to recycled plastics.

Note 3: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D2103-15 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1003 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
• ASTM D1004 Standard Test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting
• ASTM D1434 Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting
• ASTM D1505 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• ASTM D1709 Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
• ASTM D1746 Standard Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM D1894 Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
• ASTM D1922 Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
• ASTM D1938 Standard Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trouser Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by a Single-Tear Method
• ASTM D2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
• ASTM D2578 Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
• ASTM D2839 Standard Test Method for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene
• ASTM D3892 Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• ASTM D4321 Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film
• ASTM D4703 Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
• ASTM D4976 Standard specifications for polyethylene plastic molding and extrusion materials*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D5947 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D6988 Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
• ASTM D7209 Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
• ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
• ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
• ASTM F1249 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor

ASTM D2103-15 history

• 2023 ASTM D2103-23a Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film
• 2023 ASTM D2103-23 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• 2015 ASTM D2103-15 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• 2010 ASTM D2103-10 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• 2008 ASTM D2103-08 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• 2005 ASTM D2103-05 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• 2003 ASTM D2103-03 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• 1997 ASTM D2103-97 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting