1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of moisture by means of loss in weight technology down to 50 mg/kg (50 ppm) as it applies to most plastics.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 Specimens tested by this method will be hot, use caution when handling them after testing has been completed.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this 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 D6980-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D6869 Standard Test Method for Coulometric and Volumetric Determination of Moisture in Plastics Using the Karl Fischer Reaction (the Reaction of Iodine with Water)*, 2017-12-01 Update
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E2935 Standard Practice for Evaluating Equivalence of Two Testing Processes*, 2021-06-01 Update
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D6980-17 history
2017ASTM D6980-17 Standard Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight
2012ASTM D6980-12 Standard Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight
2009ASTM D6980-09 Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight
2004ASTM D6980-04 Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight