ASTM Section 8: Plastics consists of several volumes, each covering different aspects of plastics testing, material specifications, and related standards. The most recent organization of this section is as follows:
- Volume 08.01 – Plastics (I): Includes standards from D256 to D2343, covering various testing methods and specifications for plastics.
- Volume 08.02 – Plastics (II): Contains standards from D2383 to D4322, focusing on different methods and properties related to plastic materials.
- Volume 08.03 – Plastics (III): Extends from D4329 onward, including the latest standards for reinforced plastic piping systems, chemical equipment, and plastic building products.
- Volume 08.04 – Plastic Pipe and Building Products: Dedicated to the standards concerning plastic piping systems and related building products
This section is comprehensive, with over 475 standards that address the full range of testing and material specifications for plastics, including mechanical, thermal, and optical properties.
