This standard defines technical terms used in the plastics industry and clarifies their use across relevant ASTM documents.
ASTM D883-26 provides definitions for technical terms used in the plastics industry, including terminology related to polymer materials, processing, testing, and product characteristics. It also identifies related ASTM and ISO terminology standards and establishes that D883 definitions prevail when they conflict with definitions in other standards. The document includes definitions and discussion notes to support consistent interpretation across plastics standards.
Application Scope: Use this terminology as a reference when interpreting plastics-related terms in technical documents, standards, and industry communications.
