ASTM D2449-88(2020) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification covers bale coating on bales of natural rubber (that have rubber wrapper sheets on the bales) and includes test method description. It specifies the maximum permissible amount of such coating. 1.2 This specification is not applicable to natural rubber that is packaged with plastic wrappers, as no bale coating is used. 1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: 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 D2449-88(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

2020 ASTM D2449-88(2020) Standard Specification for Rubber Bales From Natural Sources—Limit on Coating
1988 ASTM D2449-88(2015) Standard Specification for Rubber Bales From Natural Sources&x2014;Limit on Coating
1988 ASTM D2449-88(2011) Standard Specification for Rubber Bales From Natural Sourcesmdash;Limit on Coating
1988 ASTM D2449-88(2007) Standard Specification for Rubber Bales From Natural Sources8212;Limit on Coating
1988 ASTM D2449-88(2001) Standard Specification for Rubber Bales From Natural Sources8212;Limit on Coating
1988 ASTM D2449-88(1995)e1 Standard Specification for Rubber Bales From Natural Sources8212;Limit on Coating