ASTM D1076-21

4.1?This specification denotes limits on the 5 categories of latex as defined in the scope and defines the test methods to use for the specified properties. These test methods may be used for production control or for referee purposes.

1.1?This specification covers requirements for first grade concentrated natural rubber latex (see Table 1) of the following categories:

Category 1Centrifuged Hevea natural latex stabilized with ammonia only.

Category 2Creamed Hevea natural latex stabilized with ammonia only.

Category 3Centrifuged Hevea natural latex stabilized with low ammonia.

Category 4Centrifuged, or centrifuged and creamed, guayule latex, or other natural rubber latex, containing less than 200 ?g total protein per gram dry weight of latex, with ammonia or other hydroxide.

Category 5Centrifuged Hevea natural latex treated with aluminum hydroxide or by other means, stabilized with ammonia only containing less than 0.5 % non-rubber content.

1.2?This specification is not necessarily applicable to latices prepared, stabilized, or preserved by other methods, and shall not be construed as limiting the desirability or usefulness of other categories of latices. It does apply to natural latex sources other than 1.3?The analytical procedures applicable to the specifications are included and appear in the following order:

1.4?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.