1.1These test methods cover, but are not limited to, rubber-coated fabrics, that is, tarpaulins, rainwear, and similar products.

1.2The scope of each of these test methods appears in the section in which the test method is described.

1.3The test methods appear in the following sections:

Test Method	Section
Dimensions and Mass	7 - 10
Breaking Strength	11
Procedure A-Grab Test Method	12 - 15
Procedure B-Cut Strip Test Method	16
Elongation	17
Bursting Strength	18
Procedure A - Ball Burst Method	19 - 22
Procedure B - Diaphragm Burst Method	23 - 26
Puncture Resistance	27 - 30
Tearing Strength	31
Procedure A-Pendulum Method	32
Procedure B-Tongue Tear Method	33 - 36
Trapezoidal Tear	37 - 40
Hydrostatic Resistance	41
Procedure A-Mullen Type Tester	42 - 45
Procedure B-Rising Water Column Tester	46 - 49
Adhesion Coating (to Fabrics)	50 - 53
Strength of Coating	54 - 58
Tack-Tear Resistance	59 - 63
Low Temperature Bend Test	64
Low Temperature Impact Test	65
Low-Temperature Crack Resistance	66 - 70
Seam Strength	71 - 76
Accelerated Heat Aging (Oven Method)	77 - 84
Dead Load Seam Strength	85 - 88
Blocking Resistance at Elevated Temperatures	89 - 93
Crush Resistance	94 - 98
Wicking of Coated Cloth	99 - 102

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.