1.1 These test methods cover the determination of properties of a pressure-sensitive adhesive. These test methods are applicable to those adhesives that form a bond of measurable strength rapidly upon contact with another surface. Tack force may be measured as the force required to separate the adhesive from the adherend at the interface shortly after they have been brought into contact under a load equal only to the weight of the pressure-sensitive article (for example, tape, label, sticker, etc.) on a 1 in.2 contact area.
1.2 The following test methods are included:
1.2.1 Test Method A (using Tensile Tester), and
1.2.2 Test Method B (using Loop Tack Tester).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard because the industry standard width for pressure-sensitive tape is 1 inch. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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 D6195-22 Referenced Document
ASTM A666 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar*, 2023-03-01 Update
ASTM D2651 Standard Guide for Preparation of Metal Surfaces for Adhesive Bonding
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM E171 Standard Specification for Standard Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D6195-22 history
2022ASTM D6195-22 Standard Test Methods for Loop Tack