ASTM D6980

This test method is intended for use as a control, acceptance, and assessment test.

Moisture can seriously affect the processability of plastics. It is possible that high moisture content will cause surface imperfections (that is, splay or bubbling) or degradation by hydrolysis. Low moisture (with high temperature) has been known to cause solid phase polymerization.

The physical properties of some plastics are greatly affected by the moisture content.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of moisture by means of loss in weight technology down to 50 ppm as it applies to most plastics.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 Specimens tested in this method can reach or exceed 250°C, use caution when handling them after testing has been completed.

1.4 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—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D6869 Test Method for Coulometric and Volumetric Determination of Moisture in Plastics Using the Karl Fischer Reaction (the Reaction of Iodine with Water)
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods

Index Terms

moisture determination; plastics; volatile content; Moisture determination; ICS Number Code 83.080.01 (Plastics in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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