ASTM D628-95(1999) - 10.5.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers woven and braided asbestos tubular sleeving having a minimum of 75 mass % of asbestos fiber, excluding the mass of other inorganic strands which may be present.

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

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods, Section 13, described in this specification. This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D76-99

Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D299-04

Standard Specification for Asbestos Yarns

D1118-95(1999)

Standard Test Method for Magnetic Rating of Asbestos Fiber and Asbestos Textiles

D1682-64(1975)e1

Standard Methods of Test for Breaking Load and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Withdrawn 1992)

D1777-26

Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials

D1910-64(1975)

Methods of Test for Construction Characteristics of Woven Fabrics (Withdrawn 1981)

D1918-95(1999)

Standard Test Method for Asbestos Content of Asbestos Textiles

D2100-95(1999)

Standard Specification for Asbestos Textiles Used for Electrical Insulating Purposes

D2946-01

Standard Terminology for Asbestos and Asbestos-Cement Products

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).