1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the effect on physical properties of nonmetallic gasketing materials after immersion in test fluids. The types of materials covered are Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 7 as described in Classification F104. These test methods are not applicable to the testing of vulcanized rubber, a procedure that is described in Test Method D471. It is designed for testing specimens cut from gasketing materials or from finished articles of commerce.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 Refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and any precautionary labeling provided by the supplier of any materials referred to in these test methods.

1.4 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D471 Test Method for Rubber Property--Effect of Liquids

D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

F36 Test Method for Compressibility and Recovery of Gasket Materials

F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials

F147 Test Method for Flexibility of Non-Metallic Gasket Materials

F152 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Nonmetallic Gasket Materials

Keywords

ASTM Fuel B; ASTM Oil No. 1; ASTM Oil No. 3; compressibility (in softened condition); distilled water; flexibility; fluid; gasket materials; immersions; IRM 901; IRM 903; Jolly balance; multi-layer steel (adhesion after immersion); tensile strength; thickness change; volume change; weight change ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 21.140 (Seals, glands)

DOI: 10.1520/F0146-98E01

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