ASTM D3965-16
Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings

Standard No.

ASTM D3965-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3965-21

Latest

ASTM D3965-21

Scope

1.1 This classification system covers materials made from only virgin ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers suitable for use in the extrusion of pipe and molding of fittings.

1.2 The requirements of this classification system are applicable only to the ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers as classified and do not address the requirements of the finished pipe or fittings. The applicable ASTM standard specification for pipe or fittings shall be consulted for their requirements.

1.3 This classification system excludes ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers made from reprocessed, regrind, reclaimed, or recycled materials. ABS rework, generated in-house by the original plastic manufacturer, is allowed to be used by that original manufacturer, provided the ABS product shipped meets the physical and mechanical properties required by its callout in Table 1.

(A) Unspecified.

1.4 This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) provides a means for describing ABS materials used in the manufacture of pipe and fittings. It is not intended for the selection of materials. Material selection shall be made by those having expertise in the plastics field after careful consideration of the design and the performance required of the part, the environment to which it will be exposed, the fabrication process to be employed, the inherent properties of the material other than those covered by this classification system, and the economics.

1.5 This classification system and subsequent line callout (specification) provides for the classification of ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers into groups based on five properties: Izod impact strength at room temperature, Izod impact strength at low temperature, deflection temperature under load, tensile stress at yield point, and modulus of elasticity in tension. The properties included are those required to identify the ABS material by the cell classifications.

Note 1: Other requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics of ABS polymers and blends of ABS polymers will be added as test methods become available or the need is identified.

Note 2: Due to pipe and fitting standards requirements a separate standard is planned for recycled materials.

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

1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 13, of this classification system:

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ASTM D3965-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
• ASTM D3641 Standard Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
• ASTM D3892 Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• 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 D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM D648 Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• ISO 7245:1984 Pipes and fittings of acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS); General specification for moulding and extrusion materials

ASTM D3965-16 history

• 2021 ASTM D3965-21 Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
• 2016 ASTM D3965-16 Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
• 2011 ASTM D3965-11 Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
• 2005 ASTM D3965-05 Standard Specification for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
• 2004 ASTM D3965-04 Standard Specification for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
• 1999 ASTM D3965-99 Standard Specification for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings