ASTM D6100-11 - 1.4.2011
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded, compression molded and injection molded polyoxymethylene (POM) sheet, plate, rod, and tubular bar shapes, excluding pipe and fittings.

1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Section 4 presents a classification system for defining requirements for particular characteristics important to specialized applications.

1.3 This specification allows for the use of recycled plastics.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are included in Table S-POM and Table 1 only.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions, Section 11, 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 standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D256-26

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

D790-25

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D883-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D6778-20

Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polyoxymethylene Molding and Extrusion Materials (POM)

D7209-06

Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn 2015)