ASTM D3295-20 - 1.12.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers PTFE tubing, miniature beading and spiral cut tubing-manufactured from PTFE resin produced from dispersion specified in Specification D4895.

Note 1:?PTFE tube and rod manufactured from resin specified in Specification D4894 are covered in Specification D1710.

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

1.3?The following hazard 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4?As PTFE resin produced from dispersion is not a true thermoplastic material, any reuse for the specification referenced above is impossible. However, markets do exist for non-virgin PTFE as additives and fillers.

Note 2:?This standard and ISO 13000-1/-2 address some of the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.

1.5?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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D1708-18

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics by Use of Microtensile Specimens

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D1675-18

Standard Test Methods for Polytetrafluoroethylene Tubing

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D883-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D792-20

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

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D1710-15(2021)

Standard Specification for Extruded Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Rod, Heavy Walled Tubing and Basic Shapes

D4895-18(2023)

Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Produced From Dispersion

D4894-19

Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials