ASTM D2137-11
Standard Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics

Standard No.

ASTM D2137-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2137-11(2018)

Latest

ASTM D2137-11(2018)

Scope

These test methods cover the evaluation of rubber materials or fabrics coated therewith subjected to low-temperature flex with an impact under well-defined conditions of striker speed. The response is largely dependent on effects of low temperatures such as crystallization, incompatibility of plasticizer, or the inherent dynamic behavior of the material itself. Data obtained by these test methods may be used to predict the product behavior in applications where the conditions are similar to those specified in these test methods.

These test methods have been found useful for specification and development purposes but do not necessarily indicate the lowest temperature at which the material may be used.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the lowest temperature at which rubber vulcanizates and rubber-coated fabrics will not exhibit fractures or coating cracks when subjected to specified impact conditions.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D2137-11 Referenced Document

• ASTM D4483 Standard Practice for Determining Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Industries
• ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
• ASTM D832 Standard Practice for Rubber Conditioning For Low-Temperature Testing

ASTM D2137-11 history

• 2018 ASTM D2137-11(2018) Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
• 2011 ASTM D2137-11 Standard Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
• 2010 ASTM D2137-10 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
• 2005 ASTM D2137-05 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
• 1994 ASTM D2137-94(2000) Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics