1.1 This practice covers the standard raw materials, formulation, and mixing procedure for the evaluation and quality control of silica and related technologies, such as silanes and functionalized polymers, in a standardized rubber compound.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D8471-22a Referenced Document
ASTM D1566 Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber
ASTM D3182 Standard Practice for Rubber-Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D5900 Standard Specification for Physical and Chemical Properties of Industry Reference Materials (IRM)
ASTM D8471-22a history
2022ASTM D8471-22a Standard Practice for Silica—Reference Compound
2022ASTM D8471-22 Standard Practice for Silica—Reference Compound