1. Testing Mechanical tests Tensile properties
Tensile test procedure (ASTM 638)

2. Flexural properties of plastics
(ASTM D790)

3. Compressive properties of rigid plastic (ASTM D695)

4. Shear Strength (ASTM D732)
Izod Impact (ASTM D256)

5. Rockwell hardness
(ASTM D785)
Indentation hardness (Durometer)
(ASTM D2240)

6. Stress concentrations
Deflection temperature (ASTM D648)

7. Weathering and aging Outdoor weathering (ASTM D1435)
Accelerate weathering (ASTM G23)

8. Electrical properties
Permanent effect of heat (ASTM D794)
Water absorption (ASTM D570)
Thermal conductivity
Electrical properties
Tests for electrical resistance (ASTM D257)

10. Specimen conditioning
Dielectric constant and dissipation factor (ASTM D150)
Arc resistance (ASTM D495)
Dielectric strength (ASTM D149)
Specimen conditioning
Conditioning procedure (ASTM D618)

11. Viscosity

12. Flammability tests Underwriter’s laboratories (UL 94)
Oxygen index (ASTM D2843)

13. Steiner 25-ft Tunnel test (ASTM E84) (UL723)
Corner wall test (Factory mutual)

14. Thickness measurement
Chemical analysis
Infrared (IR)
Chromatography – Gas, Liquid, Paper, Column, Thin Layer
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Mass spectrometer
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Atomic absorption
Other analysis techinquess