ASTM D787-18 - 1.4.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for plasticized ethyl cellulose thermoplastic compounds suitable for injection molding and extrusion. It does not include special materials compounded for special applications.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The English values given are for information only.

1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the Test Methods portion, Section 9 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.

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

1.4 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

D883-26a

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

D785-23

Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D648-18

Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D570-22

Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

D1505-25

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

D3641-24

Standard Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

D792-20

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

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D256-26

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