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An American National Standard
J18
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JUL92
Issued 1952-01
Revised 1992-07
Superseding J18 AUG88
SPONGE AND EXPANDED CELLULAR RUBBER PRODUCTS1
Foreword—See Rationale for changes and also the format has been changed to comply with the SAE Technical
Standards Board format.
1. Scope
1.1 This SAE Recommended Practice covers flexible cellular rubber products known as sponge rubbers and
expanded rubbers but does not apply to latex foam rubbers. The base material used in their manufacture may
be natural rubber, reclaimed rubber, synthetic rubber, or rubber-like materials, alone or in combination.
Ebonite cellular rubbers are not included.
1.2 Extruded or molded shapes of sizes too small for cutting standard test specimens are difficult to classify or test
by these methods and will usually require special testing procedures.
1.3 In case of conflict between the provisions of this general specification and those of detailed specifications of
test for a particular product the latter shall take precedence. Reference to these methods for testing cellular
rubber products should specifically state the particular test or tests desired.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
2. References
2.1 Applicable Publications—The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified
herein.
2.1.1 ASTM PUBLICATIONS—Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
ASTM D 395—Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
ASTM D 471—Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
ASTM D 573—Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D 575—Test for Rubber Properties in Compression
ASTM D 832—Practice for Rubber Conditioning for Low-Temperature Testing
ASTM D 1056—Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Sponge or Expanded Rubber
1. This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-11 on Rubber and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.33 on
Flexible Cellular Materials.
Current edition approved September 27, 1985. Published November 1985. Originally published as D 1056 - 49 T. Last previous edition D
1056 - 78.
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ASTM D 1171—Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface Ozone Cracking Outdoors or Chamber
(Triangular Specimens)
ASTM D 3182—Practice for Rubber—Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard
Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D 3183—Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products
3. Definitions
3.1 Cellular Material—A generic term for materials containing many cells (either open, closed, or both) dispersed
throughout the mass.
3.2 Expanded Rubber—Cellular rubber having closed cells made from a solid rubber compound.
3.3 Flexible—A flexible cellular organic polymeric material will not rupture within 60 s when a specimen 200 x 25 x
25 mm (8 x 1 x 1 in) is bent around a 25 mm (1 in) diameter mandrel at a uniform rate of one lap in 5 s in the
form of a helix at a temperature between 18 and 29 °C (65 and 85 °F).
3.4 Rubber—A material that is capable of recovering from large deformations quickly and forcibly, and can be, or
already is, modified to a state in which it is essentially insoluble (but can swell) in boiling solvent, such as
benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, and ethanol-toluene azeotrope.
3.4.1 A rubber in its modified state, free of diluents, retracts within 1 min to less than 1.5 times its original length
after being stretched at room temperature (20 to 27 °C) to twice its length and held for 1 min before release.
3.5 Skin—A relatively dense layer at the surface of a cellular material. Normally, this skin is formed by contact with
the mold or cover plates during manufacture. Molded open-cell (sponge) parts usually have a skin on all
surfaces, except when cut to length from longer strips. Parts made by cutting from open-cell (sponge) sheets
usually have skin on two faces and open cells at the cut edges. Closed-cell (expanded) rubber sheets are
frequently split from thicker pieces and consequently do not have the skin faces. On some products it is
desirable to add a solid rubber skin coating. The use to which the cellular rubber product is to be put
determines the thickness of added skin required. Products subject to abrasion or open-cell (sponge) rubber
which must withstand absorption of water or transmission of gases will ordinarily require an applied skin
coating. Closed-cell (expanded) rubber does not usually require an added skin for these reasons. In all cases
where a skin is applied, there should be good adhesion between it and the cellular rubber.
3.6 Sponge Rubber—Cellular rubber consisting predominantly of open cells made from a solid rubber compound.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Sponge Rubbers—Sponge rubbers are made by incorporating into the compound an inflating agent, such as
sodium bicarbonate, that gives off a gas which expands the mass during the vulcanization process. Sponge
rubbers are manufactured in sheet, strip, molded, or special shapes. Unless otherwise specified, sheet and
strip sponge rubber shall have a natural skin on both the top and bottom surfaces. Fabric surface impressions
are ordinarily not objectionable. The coarseness of the impressions shall be agreed upon by the parties
concerned.
4.2 Expanded Rubbers—Closed-cell rubbers are made by incorporating gas-forming ingredients in the rubber
compound, or by subjecting the compound to high-pressure gas such as nitrogen. Expanded rubbers are
manufactured in sheet, strip molded, and special shapes by molding or extruding. Unless otherwise specified,
the presence of skin on the top or bottom surfaces of sheet and strip expanded rubber shall be optional.
Extruded shapes have skin on all surfaces except cut ends.
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5. Classification (Types, Classes, Grades, and Suffix Letters)
5.1 Types—These specifications cover two types of cellular rubber designated by the prefix numbers 1 and 2.
5.1.1 TYPE 1—Open-cell rubber.
5.1.2 TYPE 2—Closed-cell rubber.
5.2 Classes—Both types are divided into four classes designated by the letters A, B, C, and D added to the
number prefix.
5.2.1 CLASS A—Cellular rubbers made from natural rubber, reclaimed rubber, synthetic rubber, or rubber-like
materials, alone or in combination where specific resistance to the action of petroleum-base oils is not
required.
5.2.2 CLASS B—Cellular rubbers made from synthetic rubber or rubber-like materials alone or in combination,
having specific requirements for oil resistance with low swell.
5.2.3 CLASS C—Cellular rubbers made from synthetic rubber or rubber-like materials alone or in combination,
having specific requirements for oil resistance with medium swell.
5.2.4 CLASS D—Cellular rubbers made from synthetic rubber or rubber-like materials alone or in combination
having specific requirements for extreme temperature resistance (-75 to 175 °C) (-103 to 347 °F); but
specific resistance to the action of petroleum-base oils is not required.
5.3 Grades—Each type and class has been divided into a number of different grades. Each grade is based on a
specific range of firmness as expressed by compression-deflection (see Section 15). Grades are designated
by digit, the softer grades being identified with the lower numbers and the higher grades being identified with
the higher numbers.
5.3.1 GRADE 0—For Type 1 cellular rubbers only, a compression-deflection range of 3.5 to 14 kPa (0.5 to 2 psi).
5.3.2 GRADE 1—For Types 1 and 2 cellular rubbers, a compression-deflection range of 14 to 35 kPa (2 to 5 psi).
5.3.3 GRADE 2—For Types 1 and 2 cellular rubbers, a compression-deflection range of 35 to 63 kPa (5 to 9 psi).
5.3.4 GRADE 3—For Types 1 and 2 cellular rubbers, a compression-deflection range of 63 to 91 kPa (9 to 13 psi).
5.3.5 GRADE 4—For Types 1 and 2 cellular rubbers, a compression-deflection range of 91 to 119 kPa (13 to 17 psi).
5.3.6 GRADE 5—For Types 1 and 2 cellular rubbers, a compression-deflection range of 119 to 168 kPa (17 to 24 psi).
6. Physical Properties—The various grades of cellular rubber shall conform to the requirements as to physical
properties in Tables 1, 2, and 3, together with any additional requirements indicated by suffix letters in the
grade designations as described in Section 5 and Table 4.
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7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance—Cellular rubbers furnished under this specification shall be
manufactured from natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or rubber-like materials together with added compounding
ingredients of such nature and quality that the finished product complies with the specification requirements. In
permitting choice in use of those materials by the producer, it is not intended to imply that the different rubber
materials are equivalent in respect to all physical properties. Any special characteristics other than those
prescribed in this specification which may be desired for specific applications, shall be specified in the product
specifications, as they may influence the choice of the type of rubber material or other ingredients used. All
materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with good commercial practice, and the resulting cellular
rubbers shall be free from defects affecting serviceability.
8. Color—Unless otherwise specified, the color of cellular rubbers shall be black.
9. Test Methods—Unless specifically stated otherwise, all tests shall be made in accordance with the methods
specified in Sections 13 through 19 and Table 3.
10. Tolerances on Dimensions—Tolerances on dimensions of cellular rubber products shall be as specified in
Table 6.
11. Inspection and Rejection
11.1 All tests and inspection shall be made at the place of manufacture prior to shipment, unless otherwise
specified. The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities for tests and inspection.
11.2 The purchaser may make the tests and inspection to govern acceptance or rejection of the material at his own
laboratory or elsewhere. Such tests and inspection shall be made no later than 15 days after receipt of the
material.
11.3 All samples for testing, provided as specified in 13.2, shall be visually inspected to determine compliance with
the material, workmanship, and color requirements.
11.4 Any material that fails in one or more of the test requirements may be retested. For this purpose, two additional
tests shall be made for the requirement in which failure occurred. Failure to either of the retests shall be cause
for final rejection.
11.5 Rejected material shall be disposed of as directed by the manufacturer.
12. Packaging and Package Marking—The material shall be properly and adequately packaged. Each package
or container shall be legibly marked with the name of the material, name or trademark of the manufacturer, and
any required purchaser's designations.
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TABLE 1—PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF CELLULAR RUBBERS, TYPE 1, OPEN-CELL SPONGE
Basic Requirements Requirements Added by Suffix Letters
Suffix B1 Suffix F1 Suffix F2
Grade
Number
Compression
Deflection, 25%
Deflection (Limits),
kPa (psi)
Oil-Aged 22 h at
70 °C (158 °F),
Change in Volume
in ASTM Oil No. 3
(Limits), %
Oven-Aged 7 Days
at 70 °C (158 °F),
Change from
Original
Compression-
Deflection
Values
(Limits), %
Compression Set,
22 h at
70 °C (158 °F)
50% Deflection,
max, %
Compression Set,
22 h at
70 °C (158 °F),
50% Deflection,
max, %
Low-Temperature
Test at
-40 °C (-40 °F),
Change from
Original Deflection
Values, max, %
Low-Temperature
Test at
-55 °C (-67 °F),
Change from
Original Deflection
Values, max, %
Class A, Non-Oil Resistant
1A0 3.5–14(0.5–2) --- ±20(1)
1. If this grade after aging still falls within the compression-deflection requirement of 3.5 to 14 kPa (0.5 to 2 psi), it shall be considered acceptable even though the change from
the original is greater than ±20%.
15 --- 25 25
--- ±20 15 --- 25 25
1A1 14–35(2–5) --- ±20 15 --- 25 25
1A2 35–63(5–9) --- ±20 15 --- 25 25
1A3 63–91(9–13) --- ± 20 15 --- 25 25
1A4 91–119(13–17) --- ± 20 15 --- 25 25
1A5 119–168(17–24) --- ± 20 15 --- 25 25
Class B, Oil-Resistant, Low Swell
1B0 3.5–14(0.5–2) --- 50
-25 to 10 ± 20(1) 40 --- 50 ---
1B1 14–35(2–5) -25 to 10 ± 20 40 --- 50 ---
1B2 35–63(5–9) -25 to 10 ± 20 40 --- 50 ---
1B3 63–91(9–13) -25 to 10 ± 20 40 --- 50 ---
1B4 91–119(13–17) -25 to 10 ± 20 40 --- 50 ---
1B5 119–168(17–24) -25 to 10 ± 20 40 ---
Class C, Oil-Resistant, Medium Swell
1C0 3.5–14(0.5–2)
+ 10 to 60 ±20(1) 50 25 50 ---
1C1 14–35(2–5) + 10 to 60 ±20 50 25 50 ---
1C2 35–63(5–9) + 10 to 60 ±20 50 25 50 ---
1C3 63–91(9–13) + 10 to 60 ±20 50 25 50 ---
1C4 91–119(13–17) + 10 to 60 ±20 50 25 50 ---
1C5 119–168(17–24) + 10 to 60 ±20 50 25 50 ---
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TABLE 2—PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF CELLULAR RUBBERS, TYPE 2, CLOSED-CELL EXPANDED
Basic Requirements Requirements Added by
Suffix Letters
Suffix B
Grade
Number
Compression Deflection
25% Deflection (Limits)
kN/m2(psi)
Fluid-Immersion 7 days
at 23 °C (73.4 °F)
Change in Weight in
ASTM Reference Fuel B,
max, % (1)
1. This test (see sections 33 to 36 of these specifications) of weight change in Reference Fuel B is used in place of the usual oil resistance test of volume change of No.
3 oil for the following reason. Oil or solvent immersion of flexible closed cellular materials usually causes loss of gas, by diffusion through the softened cell walls, that
results in some shrinkage of the test sample. This shrinkage counteracts the swell that would normally occur, therefore invalidating test data based on volume
change. Reference Fuel B is used because it produces a wider and more consistent differentiation among the A, B, and C classes than does the No. 3 oil.
Oven-Aged 7 Days at
70 °C (158 °F) Change
from Original Deflection
Values (Limits), %
Water Absorption
max, weight % (2)
2. For cellular materials with densities 160 kg/m3 (10 lb/ft3) or less, the value of water absorption allowed is 10% max by weight. For densities of more than 160 kg/m3
(10 lb/ft3) the value of water absorption is 5% max by weight.
Compression Set 22 h at
Room Temperature 50%
Deflection, After 24 h
Recovery at Room
Temperature, max, %
Class A, Non-Oil Resistant
2A1 14–35(2–5) ± 30 5 25
2A2 35–63(5–9) ± 30 5 25
2A3 63–91(9–13) ± 30 5 25
2A4 91–119(13–17) ± 30 5 25
2A5 119–168(17–24) ± 30 5 25
Class B, Oil Resistant, Low Swell (3)
3. Standard oil resistance test methods give inconsistent results on closed cellular materials. This test gives a general indication of oil resistance but more reliable infor-
mation should be obtained by testing in actual or simulated service conditions.
2B1 14–35(2–5) 50 ± 30 5 25
2B2 35–63(5–9) 50 ± 30 5 25
2B3 63–91(9–13) 50 ± 30 5 25
2B4 91–119(13–17) 50 ± 30 5 25
2B5 119–168(17–24) 50 ± 30 5 25
Class C, Oil Resistant, Medium SwellFootnote 3
2C1 14–35(2–5) 150 ± 30 5 25
2C2 35–63(5–9) 150 ± 30 5 25
2C3 63–91(9–13) 150 ± 30 5 25
2C4 91–119(13–17) 150 ± 30 5 25
2C5 119–168(17–24) 150 ± 30 5 25
The figures of 150% maximum Class C and 50% maximum Class B apply to cellular materials having densities of more than 160 kg/m3 (10 lb/ft3). For cellular materials with
densities 160 kg/m3 or less, the values of maximum mass change allowed are 250% for Class C and 100% for Class B.
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TABLE 3—TOLERANCES ON DIMENSIONS OF CELLULAR RUBBER PRODUCTS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Form
Thickness
Dimension, mm (in)
Thickness
Tolerance, ±, mm (in)
Length and Width
Dimension, mm (in)
Length and Width
Tolerance, ±, mm (in)
Sponge Rubbers
Sheet and strip 3.2 (1/8 and under 0.4 (1/64) 152 (6) and under 1.6 (1/16)
Over 3.2 (1/8) to 12.7 (1/2) incl 0.8 (1/32) Over 152 (6) to 457 (18) incl 3.2 (1/8)
Over 12.7 (1/2) 1.2 (3/64) Over 457 (18) 0.5%
Molded or special shapes 6.4 (1/4) and under 0.8 (1/32) 6.4 (1/4) and under 0.8 (1/32)
Over 6.4 (1/4) to 76.2 (3) incl 1.6 (1/16) Over 6.4 (1/4) to 76 (3) incl 1.6 (1/16)
Over 76 (3) to 457 (18) incl 3.2 (1/8)
Over 457 (18) 0.5%
Expanded Rubbers
Sheet and strip 3.2 (1/8) to 12.7 (1/2) incl 1.6 (1/16) 152 (6) and under 6.4 (1/4)
Over 12.7 (1/2) 2.4 (3/32) Over 152 (6) to 305 (12) incl 9.6 (3/8)
Over 305 (12) 3%
Molded or special shapes 3.2 (1/8) to 12.7 (1/2) incl 1.6 (1/16) 152 (6) and under 6.4 (1/4)
Over 12.7 (1/2) to 38.1 (1-1/2) incl 2.4 (3/32) Over 152 (6) to 305 (12) incl 9.6 (3/8)
Over 38.1 (1-1/2) to 76.2 (3) incl 3.2 (1/8) Over 305 (12) 3%
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TABLE 4—ASTM TEST METHODS(1)
Basic Requirements
and Suffix
No Requirement
or Suffix Letter Basic Requirements 1 2 3 4
Compression Deflection D 1056, Sections 18 to 21
Heat Resistance D 1056, Sections 16 to 17,
change in compression
deflection after aging 7 days
at 70 °C (158 °F)
Oil Resistance (1B and 1C
Rubbers Only)
D 1056, Sections 25 to 26, 22
h at 70 °C (158 °F)
Compression Set (1A, 1B, and
1C Rubbers Only)
D 1056, Sections 22 to 24,
22 h at 70 °C (158 °F) 50%
deflection 30-min recovery at
RT
Compression Set (1D and 2D
Rubbers Only)
D 1056, Sections 22 to 24,
22 h at 100 °C (212 °F), 50%
deflection, 30-min recovery at
RT
Water Absorption (2A, 2B, 2C,
and 2D Rubbers Only)
D 1056, Sections 31 to 33
Suffix A, Heat Resistance D 1056, Sections 16 to
17, change in
compression deflection
after aging 22 h at
100 °C ± 1 °C (212 °F)
D 1056, Sections 16 to 17,
change in compression
deflection after aging 22 h
at 125 °C ± 1 °C (257 °F)
D 1056, Sections 16 to 17,
change in compression
deflection after aging 22 h
at 150 °C ± 1 °C (302 °F)
D 1056, Sections 16 to
17, change in
compression deflection
after aging 22 h at
175 °C ± 1 °C (347 °F)
Suffix B, Compression Set D 1056, Sections 22 to
24, 22 h at 70 °C
(158 °F), 50% deflection,
30-min recovery at RT
D 1056, Sections 22 to 24,
22 h at RT, 50%
deflection, 24-h recovery
at RT
Suffix C, Ozone or Weather
Resistance
D 1171(2) ozone
exposure Method A
D 1171(2), outdoor
exposure
D 1171(2), ozone exposure,
Method B
Suffix D, Load Deflection(3)
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Suffix E, Fluid Resistance D 1056(4) Sections 34 to
37, 150% max
D 1056(4), Sections 34 to
37, 50% max
Suffix F, Low-Temperature
Resistance
D 1056, Sections 27 to
30, 5 h at -40 °C (-40 °F)
D 1056, Sections 27 to 30,
5 h at -55 °C (-67 °F)
D 1056, Sections 27 to 30,
5 h at -75 °C (-103 °F)
Suffix G, Tear Resistance(3)
Suffix H, Flex Resistance(3)
Suffix J, Abrasion
Resistance(3)
Suffix K, Adhesion
Capability(3)
Suffix L, Water Absorption(3)
Suffix M, Flammability
Resistance(3)
Suffix N, Impact Resistance(3)
Suffix P, Staining Resistance(3)
Suffix R, Resilience(3)
Suffix Z, Special
Requirements(3)
1. The designations refer to the following methods of ASTM D 1056, Sections 13 to 37, D 1171.
2. Ratings to be arranged between the purchaser and the supplier.
3. Test method and valu
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