ASTM D6576-20 - 1.7.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for chemically blown cellular rubber.

1.2 In the case of conflict between the provisions of this specification and those of detailed specifications or test methods for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence.

1.3 Unless specifically stated otherwise, by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, all test methods shall be performed in accordance with the test methods specified in this specification.

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

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

1.6 There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.

Note 1: This specification was revised using the updated test methods and specifications in the latest version of Specification D1056.

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

MIL STD 129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL STD 105

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

SAE J 1351-1993

Hot Odor Test for Insulation Materials

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E177-26a

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

D1055-09

Standard Specifications for Flexible Cellular Materials-Latex Foam (Withdrawn 2014)

D1056-20

Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials´Sponge or Expanded Rubber

MIL R 6130C

Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Rubber Chemically Blown

D883-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D471-16a(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2021).

MIL STD 293

Visual Inspection Guide for Cellular Rubber Items

D635-22

Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

D297-21

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products—Chemical Analysis