ASTM D6854-03 - 10.1.2003
 
Significance and Use

The DBP absorption number of a silica is related to the processing and vulcanizate properties of rubber compounds containing the silica.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the n-dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorption number of silica.

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 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

D2414-26

Standard Test Method for Carbon Black—Oil Absorption Number (OAN)

D1900-25

Standard Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Bulk Shipments

D6738-15(2023)

Standard Test Method for Precipitated Silica—Volatile Content

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).

D1799-25

Standard Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Packaged Shipments