1.1 This specification covers minimum physical and chemical quality requirements or specifications for five grades of raw natural rubber.
1.2 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 D2227-96(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D1278 Standard Test Methods for Rubber from Natural Sources—Chemical Analysis
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 D3157 Standard Test Method for Rubber from Natural Sources8212;Color
ASTM D3194 Standard Test Method for Rubber From Natural Sources-Plasticity Retention Index (PRI)
ASTM D3533 Standard Test Method for Rubber8212;Nitrogen Content
ASTM D2227-96(2020) history
2020ASTM D2227-96(2020) Standard Specification for Natural Rubber (NR) Technical Grades
1996ASTM D2227-96(2015) Standard Specification for Natural Rubber (NR) Technical Grades
1996ASTM D2227-96(2011) Standard Specification for Natural Rubber (NR) Technical Grades
1996ASTM D2227-96(2007) Standard Specification for Natural Rubber (NR) Technical Grades
1996ASTM D2227-96(2002) Standard Specification for Natural Rubber (NR) Technical Grades
1996ASTM D2227-96 Standard Specification for Natural Rubber (NR) Technical Grades