1. Scope

p>1.1 These test methods cover and shall be used to evaluate male condoms made of various synthetic materials. These test methods also describe the minimum inspection and quality levels that shall be utilized in referee tests. It is not intended to be a routine quality control specification for synthetic condom manufacturing operations.

1.2 These test methods are intended to assist buyers in obtaining synthetic condoms of consistent quality. The safe and proper use of synthetic condoms is excluded from the scope of these test methods.

1.3 The annexes in these test methods include important information, such as that on apparatus or materials, that is a mandatory part of these test methods but too detailed for inclusion in the main text.

1.4 The appendixes in these test methods contain information intended to provide guidance.

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

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

D3078 Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission

D3492 Specification for Rubber Contraceptives (Male Condoms)

D3767 Practice for Rubber--Measurement of Dimensions

Other Documents

Keywords

Condoms; Consumer products; Contraceptives; Male condoms; Synthetic contraceptive materials;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.140.99 (Other rubber and plastic products)

DOI: 10.1520/D6324-05

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