ASTM D2059-87(1997)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)
Standard Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of all types of zippers to corrosion and their ability to function properly after exposure of specified duration in a prescribed salt spray.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.>
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Designation: D 2059 – 87 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Test Method for
Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2059; 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.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resis- 3.1 Definitions:
tance of all types of zippers to corrosion and their ability to 3.1.1 For definitions of terms relating to zippers used in this
function properly after exposure of specified duration in a test method refer to Terminology D 2050. For definitions of
prescribed salt spray. other textile terms, refer to Terminology D 123.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4. Summary of Test Method
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.1 The effects of corrosion on zippers, should it occur, are
evaluated visually and by measuring the crosswise strength and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- the force required to open and close the zipper both before and
after exposure in a prescribed salt-spray atmosphere for a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. specified time.
5. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.1 The resistance of a zipper to a variety of saline and
non-saline environments can be estimated from the amount and
B 117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
Apparatus nature of corrosion products and their effect on operability.
Results of exposure to the salt spray are merely indicative of
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 2050 Terminology Relating to Zippers the reaction to other corrosive conditions. While the results
cannot be related precisely to a given length of exposure in a
D 2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
Laundering specific atmosphere, they are useful for measuring relative
performance under prescribed conditions for controlling a
D 2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-
cleaning manufacturing process, and for measuring the effectiveness of
protective coatings.
D 2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
D 2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to 5.2 Test Method D 2059 for the determination of the resis-
tance of zippers to salt spray is considered satisfactory for
Crocking
D 2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun- acceptance testing of commercial shipments of zippers since
dering the test method is used extensively in the trade for acceptance
testing.
D 2058 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
Drycleaning 5.2.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
reported test results when using Test Method D 2059 for
D 2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
D 2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests of Zippers acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and
the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if
D 2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
2.2 U. S. Government Standard: there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent
statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of
MIL 105D Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspecting
Attributes bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test
specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are
from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-13 on
Textiles, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies. specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers
The method was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Assn., Inc.
to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two
Current edition approved Feb. 27, 1987. Published April 1987. Originally
laboratories should be compared using Student’s t-test for
published as D 2059 – 61 T. Last previous edition D 2059 – 81.
unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.02.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either
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D 2059
supplier must agree to interpret future test results in the light of 11.2 Open the specimen for one half its length and suspend
the known bias. it in a vertical plane, opened end down, from a rod in the
5.3 The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test
salt-spray chamber. Take care that any suspension devices used
Methods D 2051, D 2052, D 2053, D 2054, D 2057, D 2058, do not introduce corrosive effects. When a number of speci-
D 2060, D 2061, and D 2062 are a collection of proven test
mens are tested simultaneously, take care to keep the speci-
methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers mens from touching each other and to avoid having corrosion
without the need for a thorough knowledge
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