ASTM D5675-13
Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders

Standard No.

ASTM D5675-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D5675-13(2018)

Latest

ASTM D5675-13(2023)

Scope

1.1 This classification system provides a method of adequately identifying low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) micronized powders using a system consistent with that of Classification System D4000. It further provides a means for specifying these materials by the use of a simple line callout designation. This classification covers fluoropolymer micronized powders that are used as lubricants and as additives to other materials in order to improve lubricity or to control other characteristics of the base material.

1.2 These powders are sometimes known as lubricant powders. The powders usually have a much smaller particle size than those used for molding or extrusion, and they generally are not processed alone. The test methods and properties included are those required to identify and specify the various types of fluoropolymer micronized powders. Recycled fluoropolymer materials meeting the detailed requirements of this classification are included (see Guide D7209).

1.3 These fluoropolymer micronized powders and the materials designated as filler powders (F) in ISO8201;12086-1 and ISO8201;12086-2 are equivalent.²

1.4 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/ASTM SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.1.2.

ASTM D5675-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1238 Standard Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D3892 Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• ASTM D4000 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
• ASTM D4464 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Laser Light Scattering
• ASTM D4567 Standard Test Method for Single-Point Determination of Specific Surface Area of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers Using Nitrogen Adsorption by Continuous Flow Method
• ASTM D4591 Standard Test Method for Determining Temperatures and Heats of Transitions of Fluoropolymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• ASTM D4895 Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Produced From Dispersion
• ASTM D5740 Standard Guide for Writing Material Standards in the Classification D4000 Format
• ASTM D7209 Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
• ASTM D854 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by the Water Displacement Method
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice
• ISO 12086-1 Plastics - Fluoropolymer dispersions and moulding and extrusion materials - Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications; Technical Corrigendum 1
• ISO 12086-2 Plastics - Fluoropolymer dispersions and moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties; Technical Corrigendum 1

ASTM D5675-13 history

• 2023 ASTM D5675-13(2023) Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
• 2018 ASTM D5675-13(2018) Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
• 2013 ASTM D5675-13 Standard Classification for Low Molecular Weight PTFE and FEP Micronized Powders
• 2004 ASTM D5675-04(2010) Standard Specification for Fluoropolymer Micropowders
• 2004 ASTM D5675-04 Standard Specification for Fluoropolymer Micropowders
• 1999 ASTM D5675-99a Standard Specification for Fluoropolymer Micropowders