ASTM D2538-18 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice covers the relative fusion characteristics of poly(vinyl chloride) compounds. 1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order: Section Fusion Test 9 Thermal Stability Test 10 Color-Hold Stability Test 11 Shear Stability Test 12 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. 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. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 8. NOTE 1—There are no ISO standards covering the primary subject matter of this ASTM standard. 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 D2538-18 Referenced Document

ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*， 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

2018 ASTM D2538-18 Standard Practice for Fusion of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds Using a Torque Rheometer
2002 ASTM D2538-02(2010) Standard Practice for Fusion of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds Using a Torque Rheometer
2002 ASTM D2538-02 Standard Practice for Fusion of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds Using a Torque Rheometer
1995 ASTM D2538-95(2001) Standard Practice for Fusion of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds Using a Torque Rheometer
1995 ASTM D2538-95 Standard Practice for Fusion of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds Using a Torque Rheometer