1.1 This specification covers rubber-coated cloth sheeting intended for use in the protection of mattresses on hospital beds.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification. 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 D3738-16(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D3393 Standard Specification for Coated Fabrics—Waterproofness
ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
ASTM D3738-16(2022) history
2022ASTM D3738-16(2022) Standard Specification for Rubber-Coated Cloth Hospital Sheeting
2016ASTM D3738-16 Standard Specification for Rubber-Coated Cloth Hospital Sheeting
1984ASTM D3738-84(2010) Standard Specification for Rubber-Coated Cloth Hospital Sheeting
2004ASTM D3738-84(2004) Standard Specification for Rubber-Coated Cloth Hospital Sheeting
2000ASTM D3738-84(2000) Standard Specification for Rubber-Coated Cloth Hospital Sheeting