ASTM D178-01
Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting

Standard No.

ASTM D178-01

Release Date

2001

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D178-01e1

Latest

ASTM D178-22

Scope

1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of rubber insulating matting for use as a floor covering for protection of workers.

1.2 Two types of matting, differing in chemical and physical characteristics, are provided and are designated as Type I and Type II matting.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the test method portion, Sections 17 to 19, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 1--Rubber insulating matting should remain flexible for use through normal temperature ranges.

Note 2--Rubber as used in this specification is a generic term that includes elastomers and elastomer compounds, regardless of origin.

ASTM D178-01 history

• 2022 ASTM D178-22 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 2019 ASTM D178-19 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 2001 ASTM D178-01(2010) Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 2001 ASTM D178-01(2005) Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 2001 ASTM D178-01e2 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 2001 ASTM D178-01e1 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 2001 ASTM D178-01 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 1993 ASTM D178-93(1998) Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
• 1988 ASTM D178-88 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting