ASTM D3012-19
Standard Test Method for Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Polypropylene Using a Specimen Rotator Within an Oven

Standard No.

ASTM D3012-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D3012-19

Scope

1.1 This test method provides a means for estimating the resistance of polypropylene, in molded form, to accelerated aging by heat in the presence of air using a forced draft oven. 1.2 The stability determined by this test method is not directly related to the suitability of the material for use when different environmental conditions prevail and shall not be used to predict performance. NOTE 1—The specified thermal levels in this test method are considered sufficiently severe to cause failure of commercial grades of heat-stable polypropylene within a reasonable period of time. If desired, lower temperatures can be applied to estimate the performance of polypropylene with lower heat stabilities. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 1.4 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 2—This test method and ISO 4577–1983 are technically similar but different in preparation of test specimens, thickness of test specimen, measurement of the number of air flow changes in the ovens, and the number of air changes per hour required. 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.

ASTM D3012-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3641 Standard Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
• ASTM D4101 Standard Specification for Propylene Plastic Injection and Extrusion Materials
• ASTM D5374 Standard Test Methods for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*， 2021-07-15 Update
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E1137/E1137M Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers*， 2020-05-01 Update
• ASTM E220 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
• ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids*， 2021-12-01 Update
• ASTM E2935 Standard Practice for Evaluating Equivalence of Two Testing Processes*， 2021-06-01 Update
• ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
• ASTM E608/E608M Standard Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples*， 2019-05-01 Update
• ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM E77 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
• ISO 19069 Plastics - Polypropylene (PP) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties

ASTM D3012-19 history

• 2019 ASTM D3012-19 Standard Test Method for Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Polypropylene Using a Specimen Rotator Within an Oven
• 2013 ASTM D3012-13 Standard Test Method for Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Polypropylene Using a Specimen Rotator Within an Oven
• 2007 ASTM D3012-07 Standard Test Method for Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Polypropylene Using a Specimen Rotator Within an Oven
• 2004 ASTM D3012-04 Standard Test Method for Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Propylene Plastics Using a Specimen Rotator Within an Oven
• 2000 ASTM D3012-00 Standard Test Method for Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Propylene Plastics Using a Specimen Rotator Within an Oven