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title: "ASTM D4704"
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description: "This test method is intended for determining the tearing strength of leather by measuring the force required to tear a specimen cut perpendicular to the surface."
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ASTM Standard

# ASTM D4704

Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather

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## Significance and Use

4.1 Knowledge of the strength of the sample can be a determining factor for the end use of the product.

## Scope

1.1 This test method is intended for determining the tearing strength of leather by measuring the force required to tear a specimen cut perpendicular to the surface. This test method does not apply to wet blue.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.