1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the basic properties of thermoset molding compounds and the test methods used to establish the properties.

1.2 ClassificationMolding thermosetting plastic compounds shall be of the following resins and are covered by the individual specification sheets (see and ). Note 1There is no equivalent ISO standard.

1.3 Order of PrecedenceIn the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited in Section (except for related specification sheets), the text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this specification, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be considered standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

Other Standard

ASTM Standards

D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies

D150 Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation

D229 Test Methods for Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical Insulation

D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

D495 Test Method for High-Voltage, Low-Current, Dry Arc Resistance of Solid Electrical Insulation

D570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position

D695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics

D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D796 Practice for Compression Molding Test Specimens of Phenolic Molding Compounds

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1896 Practice for Transfer Molding Test Specimens of Thermosetting Compounds

D3419 Practice for In-Line Screw-Injection Molding Test Specimens From Thermosetting Compounds

D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials

D3638 Test Method for Comparative Tracking Index of Electrical Insulating Materials

D4350 Test Method for Corrosivity Index of Plastics and Fillers

D4697 Guide for Maintaining Test Methods in the Users Laboratory

E994 Guide for Calibration and Testing Laboratory Accreditation Systems General Requirements for Operation and Recognition

E1224 Guide for Categorizing Fields of Capability for Laboratory Accreditation Purposes

Underwriters Laboratory Standard

Keywords

diallyl phthalate plastics; epoxy plastics; melamine-formaldehyde plastics; molding compounds; phenolic plastics; plastics; polyester plastics; silicone resin molding compounds;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.040.01 (Raw materials for rubber and plastics in general)

DOI: 10.1520/D5948-05

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