1.1 This test method describes the determination of the viscosity of polyethylene wax using small-volume, concentric cylinder, rotational viscometer and a temperature bath at 140 °C.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The units in parentheses are provided for user convenience and are not standard.
1.3 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.
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 D1986-14(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM E1970 Standard Practice for Statistical Treatment of Thermoanalytical Data*, 2023-01-01 Update
ASTM D1986-14(2021) history
2021ASTM D1986-14(2021) Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax
2014ASTM D1986-14 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax
2013ASTM D1986-13 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax
1991ASTM D1986-91(2012) Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax
1991ASTM D1986-91(2007) Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax
1991ASTM D1986-91(2002) Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax
1995ASTM D1986-91(1995)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Viscosity of Polyethylene Wax