ASTM D4819-13(2021)e1 - 1.7.2021
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification applies to flexible closed-cell materials made from polyolefin plastics and blends of polyolefin plastics as defined in Section 3.

1.2?Extruded or molded shapes too small to permit the cutting of standard test specimens are difficult to classify or test by standard test methods and will usually require special testing procedures or the use of standard test sheets.

1.3?In case of conflict between the provisions of this specification and those of detailed specifications for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence. These detailed specifications for the flexible closed-cell polyolefin plastic foams shall state the particular test or tests desired.

1.4?In cases involving referee decisions, SI units shall be used.

1.5?This specification does not contain test procedures or values for all the suffix letters listed in Table 1 and Table 2. Where the procedure is not described in this specification or special limits are desired, or both, the test procedures and values must be arranged between the purchaser and the supplier.

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

Note 1:?There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

1.7?This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C518-21

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D624-00(2020)

Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D1596-14(2023)

Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material

D2863-23e1

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index) (Includes all amendments and changes 8/18/2025).

D3575-20

Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers

E96/E96M-24a

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 11/20/2024).

F355-26

Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems, Other Protective Sport Systems, and Materials Used for Athletics, Recreation and Play

MVSS-302

Flammability of Vehicle Interior Materials--Passenger Cars, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks and Buses Available from Department of Transportation, Washington, DC.