Logo

ASTM D4894-19

Current Revision

Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials

$91.00

$91.00

$163.80


Sub Total (1 Item(s))

$ 0.00

Estimated Shipping

$ 0.00

Total (Pre-Tax)

$ 0.00


Stay effortlessly up-to-date with the latest standard revisions. When new versions are released, they're automatically charged and delivered to you, ensuring seamless compliance.

...

1.1 This specification covers granular resins and test methods for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that have never been preformed or molded and are normally processed by methods similar to those used in powder metallurgy or ceramics, or by special extrusion processes. These PTFE resins are homopolymers of tetrafluoroethylene, or, in some cases, modified homopolymers containing not more than one percent by weight of other fluoromonomers. The usual methods of processing thermoplastics generally are not applicable to these materials because of their viscoelastic properties at processing temperatures. The materials included herein do not include mixtures of PTFE resin with additives such as colorants, fillers or plasticizers; nor do they include reprocessed or reground resin or any fabricated articles. The methods and properties included are those required to identify the various types of resins. Additional procedures are provided in the Appendix for further characterization of the resins.

1.2 The values stated in SI units as detailed in IEEE/ASTM SI-10 are to be regarded as the standard, and the practices of IEEE/ASTM SI-10 are incorporated herein.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Specimen Preparation section, Section 9, and the Test Methods section, Section 10, of this specification: This specification 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. See Notes 3 and 9 for specific cautionary statements.

Note 1: Information in this specification is technically equivalent to related information in ISO 12086-1 and ISO 12086-2.

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.


This specification focuses on granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resins that have never been preformed or molded, and are normally processed by methods similar to those used in powder metallurgy or ceramics, or by special extrusion processes. These PTFE resins are homopolymers of tetrafluoroethylene, or, in some cases, modified homopolymers containing not more than one percent by weight of other fluoromonomers. The materials included herein do not include mixtures of PTFE resin with additives such as colorants, fillers or plasticizers; nor do they include reprocessed or reground resin or any fabricated articles. Included are specimen preparation, test methods and requirements for materials, melting characteristics, bulk density, particle size, water content, standard specific gravity, thermal instability index, and mechanical (tensile) properties.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D4894
Publication Date May 1, 2019
Language en - English
Page Count 14
Revision Level 19
Supercedes
Committee D20.15
Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 1, 2019 D4894-19 Revision
May 1, 2015 D4894-15 Revision
Sept. 1, 2007 D4894-07 Revision
Feb. 1, 2004 D4894-04 Revision
Nov. 10, 1998 D4894-98A Revision
May 1, 2024 D4894-19R24 Reaffirmation
April 1, 2012 D4894-07R12 Reaffirmation