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ASTM D2269 – Standard Test Method for Evaluation of White Mineral Oils by Ultraviolet Absorption Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The ultraviolet absorption of white mineral oils is used to determine their suitability for use in food, drug, and cosmetic applications. 5.2 The U.S. Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary specifications for mineral oil require the measurement of …
ASTM D2266 – Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The four-ball wear-test method can be used to determine the relative wear-preventing properties of greases under the test conditions and if the test conditions are changed the relative ratings may be different. No correlation has been …
ASTM D2265 – Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The dropping point is useful to assist in identifying the grease as to type and for establishing and maintaining bench marks for quality control. The results are to be considered to have only limited significance …
ASTM D2261 – Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since current estimates of between-laboratory precision are acceptable, and the test method is used extensively in the trade …
ASTM D2260 – Standard Tables of Conversion Factors and Equivalent Yarn Numbers Measured in Various Numbering Systems Description: Scope 1.1 These tables include (1) a series of conversion factors required to convert the number of a yarn measured in a specific system to the equivalent number measured in various other systems (see Table 1), and (2) specific …
ASTM D226 – Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing Description: Abstract This specification covers asphalt-saturated organic felt used in roofing and waterproofing. Two types of asphalt-saturated felts are presented: type I – commonly called No. 15 asphalt felt, and type II – commonly called No. 30 asphalt felt. In the …
ASTM D2259 – Standard Test Method for Shrinkage of Yarns Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Test Method D2259 for testing yarn for shrinkage in boiling water, saturated steam, dry heat, or solvents is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of yarn because the test method has been used extensively in the trade for that purpose. 5.1.1 If …
ASTM D2257 – Standard Test Method for Extractable Matter in Textiles Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments. 5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should …
ASTM D2256 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Acceptance Testing—Option A1 of Test Method D2256 is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because the test method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing. However, this statement is not applicable to knot …
ASTM D2248 – Standard Practice for Detergent Resistance of Organic Finishes Description: Significance and Use 3.1 Any effects such as color change, blistering. loss of adhesion, softening, or embrittlement are observed and noted. Scope 1.1 This practice covers the determination of the resistance to failure, in an accelerated manner, of organic finishes when immersed in a detergent …
