ASTM D4397-09 - 1.11.2008
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers polyethylene sheeting, 250 μm (0.010 in. or 10 mils) or less in thickness, intended for construction, industrial, and agricultural applications.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods 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.

Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D4976-12a(2020)

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

D2103-23a

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film (Includes all amendments and changes 12/22/2023).

D1709-24

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

D1505-25

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

D6988-26

Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens

E96/E96M-24a

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 11/20/2024).

E1347-06(2020)

Standard Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus Colorimetry

F88-07

Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials

MIL-STD-1916

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D882-26

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

D883-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2026).