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ASTM D5538-13(2023)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers—Terminology and Abbreviations

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1.1 This practice covers a uniform, consensus nomenclature approach for thermoplastic elastomers. This compilation is intended to accommodate and supplement any existing trade names and trademarks.

1.2 No attempt is made to develop an exclusively systematic process for nomenclature and abbreviations.

1.3 In technical papers and other technical or trade literature the full name of the thermoplastic elastomer should be given at its first appearance in the document along with its abbreviation in parentheses. In all subsequent references to the thermoplastic elastomer, the abbreviation may be given.

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 practice covers a uniform, consensus nomenclature approach for thermoplastic elastomers, but does not involve any attempt to develop an exclusively systematic process for nomenclature and abbreviation designation. Rather, this practice is intended to accommodate and supplement any existing trade names and trademarks. For example, definitions and abbreviations for thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) and dynamic vulcanization (DV) have been included, among others.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D5538
Publication Date May 1, 2023
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 13(2023)
Supercedes
Committee D11.08
Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 1, 2013 D5538-13 Revision
May 1, 2007 D5538-07 Revision
Aug. 10, 2002 D5538-02 Revision
Nov. 10, 1998 D5538-98 Revision
May 1, 2023 D5538-13R23 Reaffirmation
June 1, 2018 D5538-13R18 Reaffirmation