Designation: D 6576 – 00

Standard Specification for

Flexible Cellular Rubber Chemically Blown1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6576; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense. Replaces MIL-R-6130.

1. Scope Sponge or Expanded Rubber3

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for chemi- D 3575 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made
cally blown cellular rubber. from Olefin Polymers4
1.2 In the case of conflict between the provisions of this 2.2 SAE Standard:5
specification and those of detailed specifications or test meth- SAE J 1351-1993 Hot Odor Test for Insulation Materials
ods for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence. 2.3 Military Standards/Specifications:6
1.3 Unless specifically stated otherwise, by agreement be- MIL STD 105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
tween the purchaser and the supplier, all test methods shall be tion by Attributes
performed in accordance with the test methods specified in this MIL STD 129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
specification. MIL STD 293 Visual Inspection Guide for Cellular Rubber
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the Items
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for MIL R 6130 C Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular
information only. Rubber Chemically Blown
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 2.4 Federal Standards/Specifications:6
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the PPP-B576 Box, Wood, Cleated, Veneer, Paper Overlaid
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- PPP-B591 Box, Fiberboard, Wood-Cleated
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- PPP-B601 Box, Wood, Cleated Plywood
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. PPP-B621 Box, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner
1.6 This specification and ISO 6916 are not equivalent. PPP-B636 Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
2.5 ISO Standards:
NOTE 1—This specification was revised using the updated test methods ISO 6916 Flexible Cellular Polymeric Materials7
and specification in Specification D 1056 – 98.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 For definitions of technical terms pertaining to cellular
2.1 ASTM Standards:
flexible rubber used in this specification, refer to Terminology
D 297 Test Methods for Rubber Products—Chemical
D 883.
Analysis2
3.2 Definitions:
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liq-
3.2.1 cellular material—a generic term for materials con-
uids2
taining many cells (either open or closed, or both) dispersed
D 635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
throughout the mass.
Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizon-
3.2.2 closed cell—a product whose cells are totally enclosed
tal Position3
by its walls and hence not interconnecting with other cells.
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics3
3.2.3 open cell—a product whose cells are not totally
D 1055 Specifications for Flexible Cellular Materials—
enclosed by its walls and open to the surface, either directly or
Latex Foam3
by interconnecting with other cells.
D 1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—

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4. Classification 6.5 Cut or Split Sheets (Type II Only)—When two or more
4.1 Types—This specification covers two types of cellular sheets are derived from one thick sheet, the cut or split sheets
rubber designated as follows: shall not be required to posses a skin or rind on either major
4.1.1 Type I—Open cell (sponge rubber). surface.
4.1.2 Type II—Closed cell (expanded rubber). 6.6 Surfacing—Cellular rubber shall be backed or surfaced
4.2 Grades—Both types are divided into three grades des- with fabric, adhesive, or other materials, when and as specified
ignated by the letters A, B, and C added to the roman numeral in the contract or order or by applicable drawings.
prefix. 7. Physical Properties
4.2.1 Grade A—Oil- and flame-resistant.
4.2.2 Grade B—No requirements for oil, flame resistance, 7.1 The various types and grades of cellular rubber shall
or low temperature. conform to the physical properties listed in Table 1 together
4.2.3 Grade C—Low-temperature resistant (oil and flame with any additional requirements indicated by suffix letters in
resistance not required). the grade designations as described in Section 4 and Table 2.
4.3 Conditions—Each type and class has been divided into 8. Tolerances on Dimensions
three different conditions. Each condition is based on a specific 8.1 Tolerances on dimensions of flexible cellular rubber
range of firmness as expressed by compression deflection as materials are given in Table 3.
follows: 8.2 Molded Shapes—Tolerance requirements for molded
4.3.4 Condition—Super soft a compression deflec- > 0 to #14 kPa shapes shall be as specified in drawings, contracts, or by the
tion range of (>0 to #2 psi)
4.3.2 Condition—Soft a compression deflec- >14 to #35 kPa procuring activity.
tion range of (>2 to #5 psi) 8.3 Sheets and Rolls—Unless otherwise specified, the tol-
4.3.3 Condition—Soft-medium a compression deflec- >35 to #63 kPa erance requirements for thickness, lengths and width of sheets
tion range of (>5 to #9 psi)
4.3.4 Condition—Medium a compression deflec- >63 to #91 kPa shall be as specified in Table 3.
tion range of (> 9 to #13 psi)
4.3.5 Condition—Medium-firm a compression deflec- >91 to #119 kPa 9. Test Methods
tion range of (>13 to #17 psi)
4.3.6 Condition—Firm a compression deflec- >119 to #175 kPa
9.1 Unless specifically stated otherwise, all test methods
tion range of (>17 to #25 psi) shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in
Sections 10-18.
5. Significance and Use 9.2 Precision and Bias—The repeatability standard devia-
5.1 This specification is a revision of MIL R 6130C retain- tions for each test method has been determined. The reproduc-
ing most of the MIL R 6130C material designations and ibility of these test methods is being determined and will be
property requirements while conforming to ASTM form and available on or before March 2006.
style. It is intended to establish requirements for chemically NOTE 2—One laboratory tested one closed-cell, flame-resistant, non-oil
blown cellular rubber used by government and industry, and is resistant, 96-kg/m3, 14-35-kPa product as a representative sample. This
intended as a direct replacement for MIL R 6130C. sample was used for shrinkage, recovery, and oil-resistance testing.

6. Materials and Manufacture 10. Test Conditions

6.1 Materials—The materials shall be homogeneous. Ex- 10.1 Standard Conditions—Unless otherwise specified
cept for the following production allowances: herein, conduct the test method at 23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F) and
6.1.1 Tears and edge cracks that do not interfere with a relative humidity of 50 6 5 %
specified product yield. 10.2 Specimen Conditioning—Unless otherwise specified,
6.1.2 Depression and pock marks not exceeding 1 in. condition all test specimens at standard conditions for at least
6.1.3 Splices and butt splices. 22 h prior to testing.
6.1.4 Laminating sheets to achieve thickness. 11. Compression Deflection
6.2 The material shall not include the following:
11.1 Test in accordance with Sections 17 to 22 of Specifi-
6.2.1 Cemented, bonded, shredded, or reprocessed cellular
cation D 1056.
rubber.
6.2.2 Grade A cellular rubber shall not contain natural 12. Low-Temperature Flex Resistance
rubber. 12.1 Test in accordance with Sections 56 to 60 of Specifi-
6.3 Form—Chemically blown cellular rubber shall be fur- cation D 1056. Exposure temperatures shall be in accordance
nished as sheets, rolls, or molded shapes as specified, and shall with Table 4.
have a uniform cell structure, with thin skin or rind surfaces.
Cut or split sheets void of skin or rind surfaces may be 13. Accelerated Aging
furnished only for Type II material when specified. 13.1 Test in accordance with Sections 34 to 41 of Specifi-
6.4 Skin or Rind—The surface formed by contact with the cation D 1056.
mold shall be considered a skin or rind. It shall be of the same
compound, and vulcanized integrally with the cellular struc- 14. Recovery
ture. Type I shall have skin or rind. Type II may or may not 14.1 Measure the thickness of each test specimen to 0.0254
have skin or rind. mm (0.001 in.).

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TABLE 1 Physical PropertiesA
Type I Type II
Test Method,
Property Basic Requirements Basic Requirements
Section
(Open Cell) (Closed Cell)
Compression deflection, kPa (psi), 25 % super soft >0 to #14 (>0 to #2) >0 to #14 (>0 to #2) 11
deflection soft >14 to #35 (>2 to #5) >14 to #35 (>2 to #5)
soft-medium >35 to #63 >35 to #63
(>5 to #9) (>5 to #9)
medium >63 to #91 >63 to #91
(>9 to #13) (>9 to #13)
medium-firm > 91 to #119 > 91 to #119
(>13 to #17) (>13 to #17)
firm >119 to #175 >119 to #175
(>17 to #25) (>17 to #25)

Low-temperature resistance, flex, 180° bend Grade A –40°C (–40°F) pass pass 12
Grade B –40°C (–40°F) pass pass
Grade C –55°C (–67°F) pass pass

Accelerated aging, % retention of original 25 % all grades and conditions 620 % 630 % 13
deflection after 7 days at 158°F

Recovery, min, %, after 50 % deflection all grades and conditions 90 70 14

Flame resistance, max, s Grade A 30 30 15

Grade B not required not required
Grade C not required not required

Shrinkage, max, %, 7 days at 158°F All grades and conditions not required 10 16

Water Absorption, max, % all grades and conditions not required 10 % max for densities 10 lb/ft3 and 17
under
5 % max for densities over 10 lb/ft3

Oil aging, % change in volume, IRM Oil 902 Grade A –15 to +30 –15 to +30 18
Grade B not required not required
Grade C not required not required

Color all grades and conditions as manufactured unless as manufactured unless visual
otherwise specified otherwise specified
A
Unless otherwise specified, the basic requirements listed are for all types, grades, and conditions.

TABLE 2 Optional Requirements Added by Suffix Letters

Type I Type II
Test Method
Property Optional Requirements Optional Requirements
Section
(Open Cell) (Closed Cell)
Suffix H: Flexing, max, % set all grades and conditions 10 10 Appendix X1

Suffix O: Odor in accordance with SAE all grades and conditions rating to be determined rating to be determined Appendix X1
J-1351

Suffix W: Density in accordance with Test all grades and conditions density to be determined density to be determined
Methods D 3575 or Specification D 1056

Suffix Y: Sulfur Content, max, % by weight all grades and conditions 0.60 0.60 Appendix X1

14.2 Compress the specimen to 50 % of the original thick- where:

ness for a period of 46 6 0.5 h. A = original thickness, and
14.3 Remeasure the thickness of each specimen 5 6 1 min B = thickness 5 6 1 min after removal from apparatus.
after removal from the compression apparatus.
14.4 Calculate the recovery as follows:
B
recovery, % 5 A 3 100 (1)

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TABLE 3 Dimensions and Tolerances of Cellular Rubber Products for General Applications
Sponge Rubber
Length and Width
Thickness Dimension, Thickness Tolerance, Length and Width Dimension,
Form Tolerance,
mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.)
mm (in.)
Sheet and strip 3.2 (0.125) and under 0.4 (0.016) 152 (6) and under 1.6 (0.063)
over 3.2 (0.125) to 12.7 (0.50), incl 0.8 (0.032) over 152 (6) to 457 (18), incl 3.2 (0.125)
over 12.7 (0.50) 1.2 (0.047) over 457 (18) 0.5 %

Molded or special shapes 6.4 (0.250) and under 0.8 (0.032) 6.4 (0.250) and under 0.8 (0.032)
over 6.4 (0.250) to 76.2 (3), incl 1.6 (0.063) over 6.4 (0.250) to 76 (3), incl 1.6 (0.063)
over 76 (3) to 457 (18), incl 3.2 (0.125)
over 457 (18) 0.5 %
Expanded Rubber
Sheet and strip 12.7 (0.50) and under 1.6 (0.063) 152 (6) and under 6.4 (0.250)
over 12.7 (0.50) 2.4 (0.094) over 152 (6) to 305 (12), incl 9.6 (0.375)
over 305 (12) 3%

Molded or special shapes 3.2 (0.125) to 12.7 (0.50), incl 1.6 (0.063) 152 (6) and under 6.4 (0.250)
over 12.7 (0.50) to 38.1 (1.50), incl 2.4 (0.094) over 152 (6) to 305 (12), incl 9.6 (0.375)
over 38.1 (1.50) to 76.2 (3), incl 3.2 (0.125) over 305 (12) 3%

TABLE 4 Low-Temperature Flex-Resistance Temperatures 15.7 Remove the flame after 60 6 1 s and record the
Type Grade Temperature average propagation time in seconds.
I A and B –40 6 1°C (–40 6 2°F)
I C –55 6 1°C (–676 2°F) 16. Shrinkage
II A and B –40 6 1°C (–40 6 2°F)
II C –55 6 1°C (–676 2°F) 16.1 Scope—This test method covers the evaluation of
shrinkage of flexible cellular elastomeric materials.
16.2 Significance and Use—This test method provides a
14.5 The repeatability standard deviation has been deter- relatively simple and short-term evaluation of in-use perfor-
mined to be 0.0029 %. The reproducibility of this test method mance with regard to shrinkage.
is being determined and will be available on or before March 16.3 Apparatus—Air-circulating oven equipped with a con-
2006. trol to maintain a temperature of 70 6 1°C (158 6 2°F) during
Recovery, % the test and having an expanded metal shelf, and a steel rule,
1 88.80 graduated in millimetres (inches), capable of measuring to
2 89.70 increments of 1.0 mm (0.05 in.).
3 89.50
4 89.60 16.4 Test Specimen—Use three specimens approximately
5 89.40 300 by 75 mm (12 by 3 in.) cut from each of the test samples.
6 89.30 16.5 Procedure—At each of two points, approximately 250
7 89.80
8 89.70 mm (10 in.) apart on the centerline of each specimen, place a
9 89.70 benchmark. Condition the specimen 24 h at a temperature of 23
10 89.60 6 2°C (73 6 3.6°F) and measure the distance between the
Average 89.51 % benchmarks to the nearest 1.0 mm (0.05 in.). Place the
Standard Deviation 0.00292309 % specimens on an expanded metal shelf in an oven operating at
a temperature of 70 6 1°C (158 6 2°F). After 7 days 6 2
15. Flame Resistance
hours, remove the specimens from the oven, condition for at
15.1 Test in accordance with Test Method D 635 with the least 2 h at 23 6 2°C, and remeasure.
following exceptions: 16.6 Calculation—Calculate percent shrinkage as follows:
15.2 Test three specimens and record average propagation
L 1 – L2
time. change in length, % 5 L1 3 100 (2)
15.3 Specimen Size: 7.0 6 1 mm (0.275 6 0.04 in.) thick
by 12.7 6 1 mm (0.5 6 0.04 in.) wide by 125 6 5 mm (4.92 where:
6 0.2 in.) in length. L1 = original length, and
15.4 Clamp the specimen on one end with its longitudinal L2 = length after oven-aging.
axis horizontal. 16.7 Report—Report the shrinkage as the change in length
15.5 The blue flame shall be 38 mm (1.49 in.) in height. between the two benchmarks expressed as a percentage of the
15.6 Apply the flame for 60 6 1 s. length originally measured.

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16.8 The repeatability standard deviation has been deter- 18.5 At the end of the immersion period, remove the
mined to be 0.004 %. The reproducibility of this test method is specimen and immediately blot lightly with a paper towel, and
being determined and will be available on or before March measure in accordance with 18.1.
2006. 18.6 Run the test in duplicate. Report the average.
Shrinkage, % 18.7 Calculation—Calculate the percent change in volume
1 6.4 as follows:
2 6.0
3 6.8 V 1 – V2
4 6.0 change in volume, % 5 V1 3 100 (3)
5 5.6
6 5.6 where:
7 5.6
8 6.0 V1 = original volume, and
9 5.6 V2 = volume after immersion in oil.
10 5.6 18.8 The repeatability standard deviation has been deter-
Average 5.9 % mined to be 0.018 %. The reproducibility of this test method is
Standard Deviation 0.00413 % being determined and will be available on or before March
2006.
17. Water Absorption (Type II Only) Oil Aging, %
1 10.1
17.1 Test in accordance with Sections 42 to 48 of Specifi- 2 14.2
cation D 1056. 3 13.7
4 12.0
5 9.2
18. Oil Aging 6 11.7
7 11.8
18.1 Determine the volume of specimens. Measure the 8 15.1
diameter and thickness to the nearest 0.40 mm (0.015 in.). 9 11.7
10 11.3
18.2 Specimen Size—Round specimen approximately 41.3
mm (1.625 in.) in diameter. Average 12.1 %
Standard Deviation 0.0181 %
18.3 Immerse in petroleum base reference oil IRM 902 of
Test Method D 471. 19. Keywords
18.4 Immersion for 70 h 6 30 min at 70 6 1°C (158 6 19.1 cellular; closed-cell; elastomeric; flexible; open cell;
2°F). rubber

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1.

X1.1 Apparent Density X1.3.3 Specimen Size—Approximately 50 by 50 by 25 mm

X1.1.1 Test in accordance with Test Methods D 3575 or (2 by 2 by 1 in.) thick.
Specification D 1056. Record on the report which test method X1.3.4 Each specimen shall undergo 250 000 cycles of
was used. flexing. The amplitude of compression and decompression
shall be 50 % of the original thickness of each specimen.
X1.2 Free Sulfur Content X1.3.5 Calculate compression set in accordance with Sec-
X1.2.1 Test in accordance with Test Methods D 297. tion 19 of Specifications D 1055.

X1.3 Flexing X1.4 Odor

X1.3.1 Test in accordance with Sections 24–26 of Specifi- X1.4.1 Test in accordance with Test Method SAE J 1351.
cations D 1055. X1.4.2 When specified, treat material to minimize the odor
X1.3.2 Run the test in triplicate. Record the average. (see X2.5.2.1 (5))

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X2. MANDATORY GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS

X2.1 Marking Level I of MIL STD 105. Each sample unit shall be inspected
X2.1.1 Identification Marking—Each piece of cellular rub- as specified in Table X2.1. Odor examination shall be con-
ber shall be marked, if size permits, in a permanent and legible ducted at this time and be included as part of the defect scoring.
manner using marking material which will not harm the rubber. The acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 2.5 major and 6.5
The marking shall include the following: total defects per 100 units.
X2.1.1.1 ASTM designation D 6576. (2) Dimensional—The sample unit shall be one sheet or
X2.1.1.2 Type. molded part as applicable. The sample shall be selected in
X2.1.1.3 Grade. accordance with Inspection Level S-3 of MIL STD 105, and
X2.1.1.4 Condition. may be randomly selected from other samples visually in-
X2.1.1.5 NSN (when applicable). spected. The sample shall be inspected in accordance with
X2.1.1.6 Manufacturer’s part number (when applicable). Table X2.2. The AQL shall be 1.5 % defective.
X2.1.1.7 Contract or order number. (3) Physical Properties—Sufficient cellular rubber shall be
X2.1.1.8 Manufacturer’s name or trademark. selected from each lot to complete the testing specified in Table
X2.1.1.9 Quarter and calendar year of cure. X2.3. Failure of the product to pass any requirement in Table
X2.1.2 Sheets—Marking on sheet material shall be applied X2.3 shall be cause to reject the lot represented by the material.
to one side only in rows spaced not more than 12.7 cm (5 in.) NOTE X2.1—All test results shall be reported as the average value. All
apart in constantly recurring characters not less than 9.53 mm results shall be shown on the report.
(0.375 in.) in height extending either lengthwise or crosswise NOTE X2.2—These inspections may be waived by the procuring
over the sheet. activity in accordance with the provisions of X2.3.3.2.
(4) Packaging Inspection—Shipping containers, just prior to
X2.2 Age Controls closure shall be randomly selected from each lot in accordance
X2.2.1 Cellular rubber covered by this specification shall with Inspection Level I of MIL STD 105. The sample unit shall
not be delivered to any government activity when it is more be one shipping container. The lot size shall be the number of
than 4 quarters old (see X2.1.1). shipping containers. The AQL shall be 4.0 % defective.
Samples shall comply with the requirements of X2.4 and Table
X2.3 Quality Assurance Provisions X2.4. In addition, shipping containers fully prepared for
X2.3.1 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise delivery shall be examined for closure defects.
specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the
performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. X2.4 Packaging
Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor my X2.4.1 Preservation Packaging—Packaging shall be Level
use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance A or Commercial as specified (see X2.5.2).
of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disap- X2.4.1.1 Level A—The rubber sheets shall be separated
proved by the Government. The Government reserves the right with paper or other suitable separator sheets which will not
to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification adhere to or damage the rubber. The molded shapes shall be
where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure sup- wrapped, boxed, or otherwise protected against deformation
plies and services conform to the prescribed requirements and abrasion.
X2.3.2 Classification of Inspections—The examination and X2.4.1.2 Commercial—Packaging shall be in accordance
testing of the cellular rubber shall be classified as quality with the manufacturer’s commercial practice.
conformance inspection (see X2.3.3). X2.4.2 Packing—Packing shall be Level A, B, or Commer-
X2.3.3 Quality Conformance: cial, as specified (see X2.5.2). Containers shall contain identi-
X2.3.3.1 Lot Formation—Unless otherwise specified, a lot cal amounts of material, be of uniform size, and be designed to
shall consist of all the material of the same type, grade, and enclose the contents in a snug, tight-fitting manner. The gross
condition, manufactured at one time, forming part of one weight of boxes shall not exceed 90.7 kg (200 lb)
contract or order and submitted for acceptance at the same time
and place.
X2.3.3.2 Prior Approval—Whenever a manufacturer has TABLE X2.1 Visual Inspection
delivered an acceptable product meeting all the requirements of Examination Defect Major Minor
this specification, the procuring activity may, at its discretion, Appearance not uniform in texture, finish, or firmness X
waive the inspections so identified for a period of time not to dirt, foreign material, imbedded particles X
exceed two years. This option applies only to the products of production defects not corrected (see 6.1) X

the same type, grade, and condition. Construction Any defects classified as major or minor X
X2.3.3.3 Sampling and Inspection Procedures: as specified in MIL STD 293
(1) Visual—The sample unit for visual inspection shall be skin or rind not as specified X

one sheet or molded part as applicable. Samples shall be Odor objectionable X

randomly selected from each lot in accordance with Inspection

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TABLE X2.2 Dimensional Inspection X2.4.2.2 Level B—Unless otherwise specified, the rubber
Examination Defect shall be packed in snug-fitting domestic-type boxes conform-
Sheets and molded any dimension that varies more than the molded parts ing to PPP-B576, PPP-B591, PPP-B601, PPP-B621, or PPP-
parts plus or minus tolerances specified in Section 8
B636.
X2.4.2.3 Commercial—The rubber shall be packed in a
TABLE X2.3 Physical Properties manner to ensure carrier acceptance and safe delivery at
Results
destination. Containers shall be in accordance with Uniform
Requirement Test Number of Freight Classification Rules or regulations of other carriers
Property Reported to:
Section Section Specimens
(Units) applicable to the mode of transportation.
Basic Test Methods X2.4.3 Marking of Shipments—In addition to any special
Compression deflection Table 1 11 3 0.1 kPa (psi) markings required by the contract or order, unit packages and
Low-temperature resistance Table 1 12 3 pass/fail shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL
Accelerated aging Table 1 13 3 1%
Recovery Table 1 14 3 1%
STD 129.
Flame resistance Table 1 15 3 1s
Shrinkage Table 1 16 3 1% X2.5 Additional Information
Water absorption (Type II only) Table 1 17 3 1%
Oil aging Table 1 18 2 1% X2.5.1 Intended Use:
Odor Table 1 19 1 use rating chart X2.5.1.1 Type I (Open Cell)—Chemically blown cellular
Nonmandatory Test Methods
rubber is intended for use in miscellaneous applications requir-
Flexing — X1.3 3 % ing a material capable of absorbing shock and damping
Free sulfur — X1.2 3 %
Apparent density — X1.1 3 0.001 (kg/m3) vibrations. It is not recommended for applications involving
tensile loading or where the cellular chemically blown rubber
will come in continuous contact with the human skin.
TABLE X2.4 Packaging Inspection X2.5.1.2 Type II (Closed Cell)—Type II material is intended
Examine Defect for flotation gear (skin or rind form only) expansion joint
Packaging (as paper separator sheets omitted fillers, gaskets, and shock pads where water-repellent qualities
applicable) sheets are desired. It is not recommended for applications where
extreme high temperatures are encountered, or where the
Molded shapes not wrapped, boxed, or otherwise protected against
abrasion and deformation; unit package not as specified; expansion of the material at high altitudes will be a disadvan-
packaging material not as specified tage.
X2.5.1.3 Grade—The intended use for grades of Type I
Packing not in accordance with contract requirements;
arrangements or number of units per shipping container (open cell) and for Type II (closed cell) are as follows:
not in accordance with contract requirements; container (1) Grade A—Grade A cellular rubber is intended for use
not as specified or required methods or materials; any where resistance to oil and flame is required.
nonconforming component, component missing,
damaged, or otherwise defective affecting serviceability; (2) Grade B—Grade B cellular rubber is intended for use
inadequate application of components, such as, where resistance to oil is not required.
incomplete closures of case liners, container flaps, loose
or inadequate strapping, bulged or distorted containers
(3) Grade C—Grade C cellular rubber is intended for use
where lower-temperature resistance, but not oil resistance, is
Count less than specified or indicated quantity required.
Weight gross weight exceeds specified requirements
X2.5.2 Ordering Data:
X2.5.2.1 Procurement Requirements—Procurement docu-
Markings interior or exterior markings (as applicable) omitted, ments should specify the following:
illegible, incorrect, incomplete, or not in accordance with
contract requirements; precautionary markings missing or
(1) Title, number, and date or this specification designation.
not as specified (2) Quantity required.
(3) Detail dimensioned drawings or specifications describ-
ing the shape, surfacing of the part, dimensions, and tolerances.
(4) Type, grade, and condition of material required (see
X2.4.2.1 Level A—The rubber shall be packed in snug- Section 4).
fitting, overseas, exterior-type, boxes conforming to PPP B576, (5) Any special characteristics required (color, odor mini-
PPP-B591, PPP-B601, PPP-B621, or PPP-B636. Boxes shall mized, special surfacing, and so forth).
be strapped in accordance with the appendix of the applicable (6) Levels of packaging, packing required (see X2.4).
box specification. (7) Special markings (see X2.4.3).

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