ASTM Volume 08.01:2009

Published annually in June.

This volume contains 137 standards.

These 3 volumes feature over 400 plastics-related standards.

Plastics test methods establish standard procedures for assessing physical, mechanical, optical, permanence, and thermal properties.

Specifications fix standard property requirements for thermoplastic, thermosetting, and reinforced thermosetting materials. Others cover film and sheeting, and cellular plastics.

Tests, specifications, and practices that pertain to environmentally degradable plastics, compostable plastics, biobased products, plastic building products, recycled plastics, plastic lumber, and specimen preparation appear as well.