ASTM D2423 Standard Test Method for Surface Wax on Waxed Paper or Paperboard
6. Apparatus
6.1 Pad of paper to be used as a cushion under the waxed paper specimens during the scraping operation.
6.2 Analytical Balance, capable of reproducing weights to the nearest 0.001 g.
6.3 Razor Blade, single-edged for scraping the wax from the specimen.
6.4 Trimming Board, or other device for cutting paper specimens. A paper cutter having an attachment for ensuring parallelism of the opposite edge of the trimmed sheet, or a template, or a die cutter is recommended.
6.5 Measuring Device, capable of measuring the size of the specimen to an accuracy 0.5 mm.
7. Sampling
7.1 Select samples that are free of wrinkles, cuts, or other defects in accordance with Practice D585.
