ASTM D816-82(1993)e1 - 1.1.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods describe tests to measure the properties of adhesives, commonly called rubber cements, that may be applied in plastic or fluid form and that are manufactured from natural rubber, reclaimed rubber, synthetic elastomers, or combinations of these materials. All tests are not to be considered as applicable to a particular type of adhesive nor is every test included that may be applicable to a particular type. The tests do provide standard procedures for evaluating the more important properties of the usual adhesives ordinarily classed as rubber cements.

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 problems, 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

D3184-11(2022)

Standard Practice for Rubber—Evaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)

Handbook Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 100165990.

D3182-21a(2025)

Standard Practice for Rubber—Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets (Includes all amendments and changes 12/2/2025).

D1084-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives

D413-98(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Adhesion to Flexible Substrate

D429-14(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Adhesion to Rigid Substrates

D573-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven