ASTM D3575-00e1

Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made From Olefin Polymers

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test procedures provide a standard method of obtaining data for research and development, quality control, acceptance and rejection under specifications, and special purposes.
The data obtained by these test methods are applicable to the material under conditions of the particular test and are not necessarily the same as obtained in other environments or use conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods apply to flexible closed cell materials made from olefin polymers or blends of olefin polymers with other polymers as defined in Section 3.  
1.2 This test method covers test procedures only. Product requirements are outlined in Specification D4819.  
1.3 Unless specifically stated otherwise, by agreement between the purchaser and supplier, all tests shall be performed in accordance with the test methods specified in this standard.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.5  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 or regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2000
• ICS: 83.100 - Cellular materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.22 - Cellular Materials - Plastics and Elastomers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3575-00 - Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made From Olefin Polymers
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000
• Replaced By: ASTM D3575-08 - Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made From Olefin Polymers
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4819-13(2021)e1 - Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials Made From Polyolefin Plastics
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1427-21 - Standard Specification for Extruded Preformed Flexible Cellular Polyolefin Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000
• Referred By: ASTM F1551-09(2017) - Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E3299/E3299M-22 - Standard Test Methods for Compression Resistance of Helmets
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E1996-23 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000
• Referred By: ASTM F3561-23 - Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 3575 – 00
Standard Test Methods for
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Flexible Cellular Materials Made From Olefin Polymers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3575; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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e NOTE—A note was added editorially to Section 30 in June 2001.
1. Scope D1596 Test Method for Absorbing Shock Cushioning
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Characteristics of Package Cushioning Materials
1.1 These test methods apply to flexible closed cell materi-
D 1667 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—
als made from olefin polymers or blends of olefin polymers
Vinyl Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Closed-Cell
with other polymers as defined in Section 3.
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Foam)
1.2 This test method covers test procedures only. Product
D 2863 Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen
requirements are outlined in Specification D 4819.
Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of
1.3 Unless specifically stated otherwise, by agreement be-
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Plastics (Oxygen Index)
tweenthepurchaserandsupplier,alltestsshallbeperformedin
D 4483 Practice for Determining Precision for Test Method
accordance with the test methods specified in this standard.
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Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Industries
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D 4819 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials Made
standard.
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from Polyolefin Plastics
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F 355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Play-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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ing Surface Systems and Materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3. Terminology
bility or regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.1 blend—mixture of olefin polymers with other mono-
mer(s) or polymer(s) in which at least 51 mass percent is the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
olefin polymer.
C 177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
3.1.2 cellular material, flexible—a cellular organic poly-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
2 mericmaterialthatwillnotrupturewhenaspecimen200by25
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
by 25 mm (8 by 1 by 1 in.) is bent around a 25-mm (1-in.)
C 518 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
diameter mandrel at a uniform rate of one lap in 5 s at a
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
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temperature between 18 and 29°C.
the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
3.1.3 constant compression creep—the time-dependent
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
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change in thickness of a material under a constant compressive
plastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
stress or compression force.
D 624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional
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3.1.4 olefin polymers—polymers made by the polymeriza-
Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
tion of olefins or copolymerization of olefins with other
D 1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—
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monomers, the olefins being at least 51 mass percent.
Sponge or Expanded Rubber
D 1349 Practice for Rubber—Standard Temperatures for
4. Summary of Test Methods
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Testing
4.1 Table 1 contains a list of all the assigned suffix letters
that may be used in describing the cellular products covered by
these test methods.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular
Materials - Plastics and Elastomers.
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2000. Published November 2000. Originally
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published as D 3575 – 77. Last previous edition D 3575 – 93. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
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D3575–00
TABLE 1 Suffix Letter Designations
6.2 Extruded or molded shapes or sizes too small for cutting
standard test specimens are difficult to classify or test by these
NOTE 1—These suffix letters have been assigned by Subcommittee
testmethodsandwillusuallyrequirespecialtestingprocedures
D11.33 and are consistent with those in Specifications D
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