1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of all types of zippers to corrosion and their ability to function properly after exposure of specified duration in a prescribed salt spray.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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 D2059/D2059M-03(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D2050 Standard Terminology Relating to Zippers
ASTM D2051 Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Laundering
ASTM D2052 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Drycleaning
ASTM D2053 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
ASTM D2054 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to Crocking
ASTM D2057 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering
ASTM D2058 Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning
ASTM D2060 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
ASTM D2061 Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
ASTM D2062 Standard Test Methods for Operability of Zippers