ASTM D1055-09
Standard Specifications for Flexible Cellular Materials-Latex Foam

Standard No.

ASTM D1055-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2014-04

Latest

ASTM D1055-09

Scope

1.1 These specifications, including test methods, apply to flexible cellular rubber products known as latex foam rubbers but do not apply to sponge and expanded rubbers. The base material used in their manufacture shall be natural rubber, reclaimed rubber, synthetic rubber, alone or in combination.

1.2 In case of conflict between the provisions of these general specifications and those of detailed specifications or test methods for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence. Reference to methods for testing cellular rubber products should specifically state the particular test or tests desired.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 18212;There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D1055-09 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1056 Standard Specification for Sponge and Expanded Cellular Rubber Products
• 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 D395 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Compression Set
• ASTM D454 Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration by Heat and Air Pressure
• ASTM D572 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen
• ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven

ASTM D1055-09 history

• 2009 ASTM D1055-09 Standard Specifications for Flexible Cellular Materials-Latex Foam
• 2004 ASTM D1055-04 Standard Specifications for Flexible Cellular Materials-Latex Foam
• 1997 ASTM D1055-97 Standard Specifications for Flexible Cellular Materials-Latex Foam