ASTM D4704-13(2023) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This test method is intended for determining the tearing strength of leather by measuring the force required to tear a specimen cut perpendicular to the surface. This test method does not apply to wet blue. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 D4704-13(2023) Referenced Document

ASTM D1610 Standard Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Products for Testing
ASTM D1813 Standard Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Leather Test Specimens
ASTM D2209 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Leather
ASTM D2813 Standard Practice for Sampling Leather for Physical and Chemical Tests

2023 ASTM D4704-13(2023) Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather
2017 ASTM D4704-13(2017) Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather
2013 ASTM D4704-13 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather
2012 ASTM D4704-12 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather
2000 ASTM D4704-00(2010) Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather
2000 ASTM D4704-00(2005) Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather
2000 ASTM D4704-00 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather