This specification covers low, medium, and high density polyethylene and copolymers molding and extrusion material for general purpose use, for use as dielectric material, and for weather-resistant applications. For the purpose of this specification, the term polyethylene is used when referring to any of the types, classes, grades, and categories.

Coverage: This specification does not cover all the types, classes, grades, and categories of polyethylene, but only those that are most generally used by the Federal Government.

Classification: Types, classes, grades, and categories (see table III): Polyethylene shall be of the types, classes, grades, and categories as specified.