ASTM D1815-00(2015)

Standard Test Method for Water Absorption (Static) of Vegetable Tanned Leather

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is currently used to determine compliance with specifications for water absorption of impregnated sole leather. The significance of the test method is limited by the static conditions employed, and the results do not reflect the water absorption under the dynamic conditions of flexing. The result may be corrected, if required, for any water-soluble material removed from the leather during the test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of water absorbed by leather at 23 ± 2°C by immersion under static conditions. It may be used on all types of leather, but is particularly adapted to vegetable-tanned sole leather. This test method does not apply to wet blue.  
1.2 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2015
• ICS: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs
• Technical Committee: D31 - Leather
• Drafting Committee: D31.07 - Physical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1815 − 00 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Water Absorption (Static) of Vegetable Tanned Leather
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1815; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope thestaticconditionsemployed,andtheresultsdonotreflectthe
water absorption under the dynamic conditions of flexing. The
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount
result may be corrected, if required, for any water-soluble
of water absorbed by leather at 23 6 2°C by immersion under
material removed from the leather during the test.
static conditions. It may be used on all types of leather, but is
particularly adapted to vegetable-tanned sole leather. This test
6. Apparatus
method does not apply to wet blue.
6.1 Immersion Dish, glass or other noncorrosive material,
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
having a flat bottom at least 3 by 5 in. (76 by 127 mm).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.2 Balance, sensitive to 0.01 g.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6.3 Steel Scale or Tape, conforming to the requirements in
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Section 2 of Test Method D1516.
2. Referenced Documents
6.4 Thickness Gage, conforming to the requirements in
Section 3 of Test Method D1813.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1516 Test Method for Width of Leather
6.5 Blotting Paper or Filter Paper.
D1517 Terminology Relating to Leather
6.6 Drying Oven.
D1813 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Leather
Test Specimens 6.7 Pieces of Glass Rod, for supporting and weighting the
specimen.
3. Terminology
6.8 Crystallizing Dish, borosilicate glass, 50 mm tall, 70
3.1 For definitions of leather terms used in this standard
mm in outside diameter.
refer to Terminology D1517.
7. Test Specimen
4. Summary of Test Method
7.1 The test specimen shall be a rectangle of leather
4.1 In this test method the amount of water absorbed by a
approximately 2 by 4 in. (51 by 102 mm).
leather specimen is measured at room temperature with all
surfaces exposed to water.
7.2 Unless otherwise specified in the detail specification,
one specimen from each test unit of sample shall be tested.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is currently used to determine compli-
8. Procedure
ance with specifications for water absorption of impregnated
8.1 Determine the length, width, and thickness of the
sole leather. The significance of the test method is limited by
specimen in accordance with Test Method D1516 and Test
Method D1813. Calculate its volume in cubic centimetres.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D31 on Leather
8.2 Weigh the specimen to the nearest 0.01 g and record this
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.07 on Physical Properties.This
mass as W .
test method was developed in cooperation with the American Leather Chemists
Assn. (Standard Method E30 – 1956).
8.3 Place the specimen in the immersion dish in a horizontal
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Originally approved
position with the grain side up. Support it on glass rods or
in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D1815 – 00 (2010). DOI:
10.1520/D1815-00R15.
beads and weighted with pieces of glass rod to keep it
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immersed. Carefully pour distilled water at 23 6 2°C into the
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dish until the specimen is fully immersed, using at least 10 g of
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Designation: D1815 − 00 (Reapproved 2010) D1815 − 00 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Water Absorption (Static) of Vegetable Tanned Leather
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1815; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of water absorbed by leather at 23 6 2°C by immersion under static
conditions. It may be used on all types of leather, but is particularly adapted to vegetable-tanned sole leather. This test method does
not apply to wet blue.
1.2 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1516 Test Method for Width of Leather
D1517 Terminology Relating to Leather
D1813 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Leather Test Specimens
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of leather terms used in this standard refer to Terminology D1517.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 In this test method the amount of water absorbed by a leather specimen is measured at room temperature with all surfaces
exposed to water.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is currently used to determine compliance with specifications for water absorption of impregnated sole
leather. The significance of the test method is limited by the static conditions employed, and the results do not reflect the water
absorption under the dynamic conditions of flexing. The result may be corrected, if required, for any water-soluble material
removed from the leather during the test.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Immersion Dish, glass or other noncorrosive material, having a flat bottom at least 3 by 5 in. (76 by 127 mm).
6.2 Balance, sensitive to 0.01 g.
6.3 Steel Scale or Tape, conforming to the requirements in Section 2 of Test Method D1516.
6.4 Thickness Gage, conforming to the requirements in Section 3 of Test Method D1813.
6.5 Blotting Paper or Filter Paper.
6.6 Drying Oven.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D31 on Leather and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.07 on Physical Properties. This
test method was developed in cooperation with the American Leather Chemists Assn. (Standard Method E30 – 1956).
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2010May 1, 2015. Published November 2010July 2015. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
D1815 – 00 (2005).(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D1815-00R10.10.1520/D1815-00R15.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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D1815 − 00 (2015)
6.7 Pieces of Glass Rod, for supporting and weighting the specimen.
6.8 Crystallizing Dish, borosilicate glass, 50 mm tall, 70 mm in outside diameter.
7. Test Specimen
7.1 The test specimen shall be a rectangle of leather approximately 2 by 4 in. (51 by 102 mm).
7.2 Unless otherwise specified in the detail specification, one specimen from each test unit of sample shall be tested.
8. Procedure
8.1 Determine the length, width, and thickness of the specimen in accordance with Test Method D1516 and Test Method D1813.
Calculate its volume in cubic centimetres.
8.2 Weigh the specimen to the nearest
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