Adopts ISO1974:2012, which specifies a method for determining the (out-of-plane) tearing resistance of paper. It can also be used for boards having a low grammage if the tearing resistance is within the range of the instrument.
AS/NZS 1301.400:2016 history
2016AS/NZS 1301.400:2016 Methods of test for pulp and paper, Method 400: Determination of tearing resistance — Elmendorf method