ASTM D5538-13(2018) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice covers a uniform, consensus nomenclature approach for thermoplastic elastomers. This compilation is intended to accommodate and supplement any existing trade names and trademarks. 1.2 No attempt is made to develop an exclusively systematic process for nomenclature and abbreviations. 1.3 In technical papers and other technical or trade literature the full name of the thermoplastic elastomer should be given at its first appearance in the document along with its abbreviation in parentheses. In all subsequent references to the thermoplastic elastomer, the abbreviation may be given. 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.

ASTM D5538-13(2018) Referenced Document

ASTM D1418 Standard Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices-Nomenclature
ASTM D1566 Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber*， 2021-11-01 Update
ISO 1382 Rubber — Vocabulary*， 2020-10-28 Update
ISO 18064 Thermoplastic elastomers — Nomenclature and abbreviated terms*， 2022-04-11 Update

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2007 ASTM D5538-07 Standard Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers-Terminology and Abbreviations
2002 ASTM D5538-02 Standard Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Terminology and Abbreviations
1998 ASTM D5538-98 Standard Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers-Terminology and Abbreviations