ASTM D6980-12
Standard Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight

Standard No.

ASTM D6980-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6980-17

Latest

ASTM D6980-17

Scope

This test method is intended for use as a control, acceptance, and assessment test.

Moisture will affect the processability of some materials. For these materials, defects will occur if they are processed with a moisture content outside of the recommended range.

The physical properties of some plastics are greatly affected by the moisture content.

1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of moisture by means of loss in weight technology down to 50 mg/kg 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 18212;There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D6980-12 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)
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D6980-12 history

• 2017 ASTM D6980-17 Standard Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight
• 2012 ASTM D6980-12 Standard Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight
• 2009 ASTM D6980-09 Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight
• 2004 ASTM D6980-04 Test Method for Determination of Moisture in Plastics by Loss in Weight