ASTM D6358
Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Poly (Phenylene Sulfide) (PPS) Injection Molding, Extrusion and Blow Molding Materials Using ISO Methods
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ASTM D6358 is a technical standard for classifying and specifying poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS) materials intended for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. It provides a structured basis for comparing PPS compounds using ISO methods, helping buyers, processors, and quality teams align material selection with consistent requirements. As an ASTM standard, it supports clearer communication around PPS material grades and helps reduce confusion when evaluating products for manufacturing and specification purposes.
Overview of ASTM D6358
The standard titled Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Poly (Phenylene Sulfide) (PPS) Injection Molding, Extrusion and Blow Molding Materials Using ISO Methods is used to organize PPS materials into a workable specification framework. ASTM D6358 is centered on classification rather than a broad performance claim, making it useful when comparing materials that may be processed into molded, extruded, or blow molded forms. Its ISO-based approach helps keep material descriptions and test references more consistent across procurement and technical review.
Common use cases of ASTM D6358
This standard is commonly used when PPS resin or compound specifications must be written, reviewed, or verified for processing methods such as injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. It may support material procurement, supplier qualification, incoming inspection, and internal quality control for PPS products. ASTM D6358 is also relevant when technical teams need a shared basis for comparing grades and documenting compliance with a defined PPS classification system.
Benefits of using ASTM D6358
Using ASTM D6358 can improve consistency in material selection and specification by giving stakeholders a common reference for PPS materials. It may help reduce procurement errors, simplify supplier communication, and support more reliable product evaluation. For manufacturing and quality control teams, the standard can also provide a practical framework for checking whether a PPS material aligns with expected classification and specification requirements, which may help lower risk in production and approval workflows.
- PPS classification for multiple processing methods
- ISO-based specification framework
- Material comparison and purchasing support
- Quality control and compliance reference
- Publication Date: 2019-07-24
- Publisher: ASTM
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