ASTM D3542-82 - Physical Requirements for Preformed Elastomeric Joint Seals
Requirements
ASTM Method
Tensile Strength, min., psi (MPa) 2000(13.8) D 412
Elongation at break, min., % 250 D 412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points 55+-5 D 2240 (modified)A
Oven aging, 70 h at 212°F (100°C): D 573
Tensile strength, max., % loss 20
Elongation, max., % loss 20
Hardness, Type A durometer, points change 0 to 10
Oil Swell, ASTM Oil No. 3, 70 h at 212°F (40°C):
Weight change, max., % 45 D 471
Ozone ResistanceB:
20% Strain, 303 mPa of ozone in air

(the volume fraction of ozone is 300 pphm in air at 1 atm),

70 h at 104°F (40°C), wiped the toluene to remove surface contamination

no cracks D 1149
Low-Temperature recoveryC, 72 h at +14°F(-29°C), 50%:
Deflection, min.,% 88 Section 7D
Low-Temperature recoveryC, 22 h at -20°F(-29°C), 50%:
Deflection, min.,% 83 Section 7D
High-Temperature recoveryC, 70 h at 212°F(100°C), 50%:
Deflection, min.,% 85 Section 7D
Compression-deflection properties: D 575 Method A(modified)E
LC Min., % See 5.1.4D
LC Max., % See 5.1.5D
Movement range, % See 5.1.6D

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