ASTM D2103-15 - 1.4.2015
 
1. 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1709-22

Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method

D1746-23

Standard Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting

D1894-14

Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting (Withdrawn 2023)

D1922-23

Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method

D1938-19

Standard Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trouser Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by a Single-Tear Method

D1434-23

Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D2578-23

Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films

D2839-16(2023)

Standard Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D792-20

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D882-18

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

D883-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1003-21

Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

D1004-21

Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting

E96/E96M-23

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials

F1249-20

Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor

D5947-18

Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens

D6988-21

Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens

D7209-06

Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn 2015)

D2457-21

Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics

D4321-15

Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film (Withdrawn 2024)

D4703-16

Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets

D4976-12a(2020)

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 11/17/2022).

D1505-18

Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique