1.1 This test method describes procedures for measuring a property of conventional vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers called tear strength.
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 D624-00(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D1349 Standard Practice for Rubber-Standard Temperatures for Testing
ASTM D3182 Standard Practice for Rubber-Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D3183 Standard Practice for Rubber-Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products
ASTM D3767 Standard Practice for Rubber-Measurement of Dimensions
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 D624-00(2020) history
2020ASTM D624-00(2020) Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
2000ASTM D624-00(2012) Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
2000ASTM D624-00(2007) Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
2000ASTM D624-00e1 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
2000ASTM D624-00 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers