1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the powder-mix time of a general-purpose poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resin.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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. NOTE 1—ISO 4574-2019 is covering the primary subject of this ASTM method.
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 D2396-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
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 E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D2396-20 history
2020ASTM D2396-20 Standard Test Methods for Powder-Mix Time of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Resins Using a Torque Rheometer
1994ASTM D2396-94(2012) Standard Test Methods for Powder-Mix Time of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Resins Using a Torque Rheometer
1994ASTM D2396-94(2004) Standard Test Methods for Powder-Mix Time of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Resins Using a Torque Rheometer
1994ASTM D2396-94(1999)e1 Standard Test Methods for Powder-Mix Time of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Resins Using a Torque Rheometer