ASTM D2226 for various types of petroleum oils for rubber compounding use
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The composition of the oil in rubber compounds has a large effect on the characteristics and use of the compounds. This classification divides the oils into broad categories for descriptive purposes.
4. Numbering System
4.1 The description and numbers of polymers and latices including oil extended polymers outlined are in a brochure issued and updated by the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. Notes of explanation to cover differences in nomenclature or variations in classifications from ASTM practices are incorporated as necessary.
5. Basis of Classification
5.1 Classification of petroleum oils as used for extending and processing styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) and butadiene rubbers (BR) is given in Table 1. Classification is based on results obtained in accordance with Test Method D2007 and Method D2501.
6. Test Methods
6.1 The types of petroleum oils listed in Table 1 may be further characterized by testing in accordance with Test Methods D88, D92, D97, D445, D611, D972, D974, D1298, D1500, D2008, and D2887.
7. Keywords
7.1 extending oils; petroleum oils; processing oils
