Coated fabrics and rubber products made from coated fabrics are important items of commerce, and adequate test methods must be available to ensure the quality of these products. These test methods provide for this testing capability.

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

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

1.3 The test methods appear in the following sections:

Test Method	Section
Dimensions and Mass	7-10
Breaking Strength	11
Procedure AGrab Test Method	12-15
Procedure BCut Strip Test Method	16
Elongation	17
Bursting Strength	18-21
Puncture Resistance	22-25
Tearing Strength	26
Procedure APendulum Method	27
Procedure BTongue Tear Method	28-31
Trapezoidal Tear	32-35
Hydrostatic Resistance	36
Procedure AMullen Type Tester	37-40
Procedure BRising Water Column Tester	41-44
Adhesion Coating (to Fabrics)	45-48
Strength of Coating	49-53
Tack-Tear Resistance	54-58
Low Temperature Bend Test	59
Low Temperature Impact Test	60
Low-Temperature Crack Resistance	61-65
Seam Strength	66-71
Accelerated Heat Aging (Oven Method)	72-79
Dead Load Seam Strength	80-83
Blocking Resistance at Elevated Temperatures	84-88
Crush Resistance	89-93
Wicking of Coated Cloth	94-98

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.