ASTM D883-24
Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

Standard No.
ASTM D883-24
Release Date
2024
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)  US  /  ASTM
Status
Replace By
ASTM D883-24a
Latest
ASTM D883-26
 
Scope
1.1 This terminology covers definitions of technical terms used in the plastics industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.

1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D20 is responsible it is included only when judged, after review, by Subcommittee D20.92 to be a generally usable term.

1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards body are identified with the abbreviation of the name of the organization; for example, IUPAC is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

1.4 A definition is a descriptive phrase or a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes. NOTE 1—It is recommended that definitions be reviewed periodically.

1.4.1 When a new definition is added to this terminology standard, or the wording of a definition is revised, the date of the change shall be appended to the new or revised definition.

1.5 For literature related to plastics terminology, see Appendix X1.

1.6 Subsections 1.6.1 – 1.6.5 contain references to specific terminology standards that are relevant to specific plastic products or applications. In case of conflict between a definition contained in Terminology D883 and one contained in another standard, the definition given in Terminology D883 shall prevail.

1.6.1 For terms related to thermal insulation, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology C168.

1.6.2 For terms related to electrical or electronic insulating materials, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology D1711.

1.6.3 For terms relating to fire, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology E176 and ISO 13943. In case of conflict between Terminology E176 and ISO 13943, the definitions given in Terminology E176 shall prevail.

1.6.4 For terms relating to precision and bias and associated issues, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology E456.

1.6.5 For terms related to plastic piping systems, the applicable definitions are contained in Terminology F412.

1.7 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 D883-24 Referenced Document

  • ASTM C162 Standard Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
  • ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation*， 2025-04-15 Update
  • ASTM D1003 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
  • ASTM D1711 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
  • ASTM D4703 Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
  • 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*， 2025-12-01 Update
  • ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
  • ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives
  • ASTM E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
  • ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
  • ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
  • ISO 13943 Fire safety — Vocabulary

ASTM D883-24 history

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

Standard and Specification

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