ASTM D4338-97
Historical Standard: ASTM D4338-97 Standard Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Supported Adhesive Films by Mandrel Bend
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ASTM D4338
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the flexibility of an adhesive film bonded to a flexible substrate. The results are useful for comparing flexibility of adhesives and not for absolute characterization of adhesives.
1.2 This test method is intended to replace Method 1081 of Federal Test Method 175A.
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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D3111 Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Hot-Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test Method
E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging
Keywords
flexibility; mandrel bend; supported adhesive; Mandrel test apparatus; Adhesives; Flexibility--adhesives ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)
DOI: 10.1520/D4338-97
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