ASTM D 4357 : 1996

CONTAINED IN VOL 08.03, 2001 Specifies standard plastic laminates, their testing, and minimum property requirements, for the qualification of materials used to produce structural, semi-structural, or electrical composites of fiberglass woven-roving and woven-yarn fabrics.

1.1 This specification covers standard plastic laminates, their testing, and minimum property requirements, for the qualification of materials used to manufacture structural, semi-structural, or electrical composites of fiberglass woven-roving and woven-yarn fabrics. It covers, in part, plastic laminates designed for printed-circuit boards, which are specified in MIL-P13949. It does not cover glass-reinforced plastic laminates for armor, which are specified in MIL-A-46166 and the companion MIL-A-46165 on input woven-roving glass fabric.

Note 1-Companion ASTM specifications on the input woven-roving glass fabrics and woven-glass fabrics are included in Section 2.

Note 2-This specification is one of a series to provide a replacement for ASTM Specification D 2150 and Military Specifications MIL-Y-1140 and MIL-C-19663.

Note 3-This specification may replace Military Specification MIL-C-9084 upon further examination as to the utility of Specification D 4357 in military procurement.

1.2 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of the specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 4- There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.