ASTM D6436-14R22
Standard Guide for Reporting Properties for Plastics and Thermoplastic Elastomers
| Standard number: | ASTM D6436-14R22 |
| Released: | 15.03.2022 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Section: | 08.03 |
| Keywords: | conversion factors; decimal places; properties reporting; reporting guide; significant figures; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM D6436 |
| Supersedes: | D6436-14 |
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for reporting the property values of plastics and thermoplastic elastomers in published literature, data sheets, presentations, comparative analysis, and so forth. It is intended to minimize confusion when comparing the data from several sources.
1.2 This standard is not intended to replace recommendations within the test methods for reporting data. Refer to the test method or use other guidance to determine the number of significant figures for reporting laboratory test results.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.3 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.