1.1 This practice covers the standard materials, test formulas, mixing procedures, and test methods for the evaluation and production control of natural rubber (NR).
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 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 D3184-11(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D1485 Standard Test Methods for Rubber from Natural Sources-Sampling and Sample Preparation
ASTM D1646 Standard Test Method for RubberÐViscosity and Vulcanization Characteristics (Mooney Viscometer)
ASTM D2084 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Vulcanization Using Oscillating Disk Cure Meter
ASTM D3182 Standard Practice for Rubber-Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Tension
ASTM D4483 Standard Practice for Determining Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Industries
ASTM D3184-11(2022) history
2022ASTM D3184-11(2022) Standard Practice for Rubber—Evaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)
2018ASTM D3184-11(2018) Standard Practice for Rubber—Evaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)
2011ASTM D3184-11 Standard Practice for RubberEvaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)
2007ASTM D3184-07 Standard Test Methods for Rubber8212;Evaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)
1989ASTM D3184-89(2001) Standard Test Methods for Rubber-Evaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)
2001ASTM D3184-89(1995)e1 Standard Test Methods for Rubber-Evaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)