ASTM D 570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

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ASTM D 570 Document Information:

Title
Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Jul 10, 1998

Scope:

This test method covers the determination of the relative rate of absorption of water by plastics when immersed. This test method is intended to apply to the testing of all types of plastics, including cast, hot-molded, and cold-molded resinous products, and both homogeneous and laminated plastics in rod and tube form and in sheets 0.13 mm [0.005 in.] or greater in thickness.

The values given in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values stated in brackets are for information only.

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—ISO 62 is technically equivalent to this test method.

Keywords:

water

plastics

immersion

absorption

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