SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

2887 Gilchrist Road
Akron, OH 44305
Rick Behne Phone: 330 794 6600

MECHANICAL

Valid To: March 31, 2024 Certificate Number: 0255.01

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following tests on rubber, plastics, textiles, latex, condoms, adhesives, sealers and
adhesive tapes:

CONDITIONING

Test Method Test

ASTM D618 Conditioning of Plastics for Testing
ASTM D832 Rubber Conditioning for Low Temperature Testing

ABRASION

Test Method Test

ASTM C1353/C1353M Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to
Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
ASTM D1630 Rubber Property – Abrasion Resistance (Footwear
Abrader)
ASTM D3389 Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform
Abrader)
ASTM D4060 Abrasion Resistance Organic Coatings by the Taber
Abraser
ASTM D5963 Rubber Properties – Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Drum
Abrader)
BS ISO 4649 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Abrasion Resistance using a Rotating Cylindrical
Drum Device
DIN ISO 4649 Determination of Abrasion resistance using a rotating
cylindrical drum device
ISO 4649 Determination of Abrasion resistance using a rotating
cylindrical drum device
Ford FLTM BN 107-01 Crocking Test – Interior Trim Materials
ASTM D3884 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile
Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)

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ELECTRICAL

Test Method Test

ASTM D150 AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric
Constant of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D257 DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
ASTM D991 Volume Resistivity of Electrically Conductive and
Antistatic Products

EXPOSURE TESTING

Test Method Test

Accelerated Aging and Heat Resistance
ASTM D454 Rubber – Deterioration by Heat and Air Pressure
ASTM D572 Rubber – Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen
ASTM D573 Rubber – Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D794 – 1993 (Withdrawn 1998) Determining Permanent Effect of Heat on Plastics
ASTM D865 Rubber – Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube
Enclosure)
ASTM D1055 – 2009 (Parts 15-16) Accelerated Aging Tests
(Withdrawn in 2014)
ASTM D3045 Heat Aging of Plastics Without Load
ASTM D3574 (Test J) Flexible Cellular Materials – Slab, Bonded, and
Molded Urethane Foams – Steam Autoclave Aging
ASTM D3574 (Test K) Flexible Cellular Materials – Slab, Bonded, and
Molded Urethane Foams – Dry Heat Aging
DIN 53 508 Accelerated Ageing of Rubber
ISO 188 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Accelerated
Ageing and Heat Resistance Tests
JIS K6257 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Heat Ageing Properties
SAE J2236 Determining Continuous Upper Temperature
Resistance of Elastomers

LOW TEMPERATURE

Test Method Test

ASTM D746 Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomer by
Impact
ASTM D1329 Evaluating Rubber Property – Retraction at Lower
Temperatures (TR Test)
ASTM D2137 Rubber Property – Brittleness Point of Flexible
Polymers and Coated Fabrics
ISO 812 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic –
Determination of Low Temperature Brittleness
JIS K6261-1 General Introduction and Guide: Determination of
low temperature properties

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LOW TEMPERATURE (continued)

Test Method Test

JIS K6261-2 Low temperature Brittleness
JIS K6261-3 Low temperature stiffness
JIS K6261-4 Low temperature retraction

ULTRAVIOLET FLUORESCENT LAMPS/XENON

Test Method Test

ASTM D750 Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering
Apparatus
ASTM D1148 Rubber Deterioration-Discoloration from Ultraviolet
(UV) or UV/Visible Radiation and Heat Exposure of
Light-Colored Surfaces and Xenon-Arc Apparatus
ASTM D2565 Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor
Applications
ASTM D4329 Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus
Exposure of Plastics
ASTM D4587 Fluorescent UV-Condensation Exposures of Paint
and Related Coatings
ASTM D4799 Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and
Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Fluorescent
UV, Water Spray, and Condensation Method)
ASTM D5208 Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Exposure of
Photodegradable Plastics
ASTM D5215 Instrumental Evaluation of Staining of Vinyl Flooring
by Adhesives
ASTM D6662 (Section 6.3) Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards
ASTM G151 Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test
Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
ASTM G154 Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
ISO 4892-3 Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources –
Fluorescent UV Lamps
MIL-DTL-85052B (Section [Link].1) General Specification for Clamp, Loop, Cushion:
Ultraviolet Exposure
Navistar MPAPS GT-31 (2014) Accelerated Weathering of Non-Metallic Materials
SAE J2020 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior
Materials Using a Fluorescent UV and Condensation
Apparatus
ASTM D4459 Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor
Applications
ASTM D4637/D4637M Weather Resistance of EPDM Sheet Used in Single-
(Sections 8.19 & 8.20) Ply Roof Membrane
ASTM D6695 Xenon-Arc Exposure of Paint and Related Coatings
ASTM D6878/D6878M Weather Resistance of Thermoplastic Polyolefin
(Section 7.13) Based Roofing

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ULTRAVIOLET FLUORESCENT LAMPS/XENON (continued)

Test Method Test

ASTM D7869 Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and
Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings
ASTM F1515 Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by
(Water Cooled Xenon Only) Color Change
ASTM G26-96 (Withdrawn in 2000) Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Xenon-Arc
Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of
Nonmetallic Materials
ASTM G155 Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure
of Non-Metallic Materials
Boeing BMS 1-57L-2011 Weather Resistance – Silicon Rubber, Extreme Low
(Section 8.10) Temperature Resistant
Fiat 50451-2009 (Method A) Accelerated Aging by Atmospheric Agents
Ford FLTM BO 116-01 Resistance to Interior Weathering
Ford ESB-M9P4-A-19782 (Withdrawn) Rubber Parts – Migration Staining Against Paint
GM9902P-96 Withdrawn Noncontact Staining Measurement of Elastomers
(Xenon-Arc)
GMW 3414 Artificial Weathering of Automotive Interior Trim
Materials
GMW 14162 (Methods A, B or D) Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering
GMW 14650, 4.11 Compatibility
GMW 14743, Table 1 Elastomer for Wiper Blades – Paint Staining
Honda HES D2500-10 Light Resistance/Weather Resistance – Resin
(Sections 3.12.1b & 3.12.2) Materials for Vehicles
Honda HES D6601-99A Accelerated Test Method for Light Resistance with
Xenon-Arc Lamp
ISO 105-B02 Colour Fastness to Artificial light: Xenon Arc Fading
Lamp Test
ISO105-B01 Color fastness to Daylight
ISO 105-B06 Colour Fastness and ageing to Artificial Light at High
(Conditions 3, 4, 5 or 6) Temperatures: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test
ISO 3865 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Methods of
Test for Staining in Contact with Organic Material
ISO 4892-1 Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources –
General Guidance
ISO 4892-2 Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources –
Xenon-Arc Lamps
ISO 11341-20042 (Withdrawn) Paints and Varnishes – Artificial Weathering and
Exposure to Artificial Radiation – Exposure to
Filtered Xenon-Arc Radiation
ISO 30013 Rubber and Plastics Hoses – Methods of Exposure to
Laboratory Light Sources – Determination of
Changes in Colour, Appearance and Other Physical
Properties
JASO M 305 (Section 5.14) Weatherstrips for Automobiles – Weatherability Test
JASO M 346 Light-Exposure Test Method by Xenon-Arc Lamp for
Automotive Interior Part
JIS B 7754 Light-Exposure and Light-and-Water-Exposure
Apparatus (Xenon-arc Lamp Type)

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ULTRAVIOLET FLUORESCENT LAMPS/XENON (continued)

Test Method Test

MIL-STD-810G Method 506 (Procedure Determining the Effects of Solar Radiation on
11 Only) Material
Nissan NES M0135 (Except 1-II-1B and Weatherability and Light Resistance Test Methods
1-II-3 Using Air Cooled Xenon Lamps) for Synthetic Resin Parts
(2008 Only)
PSA Peugeot – Citroen D27-1389-07 Paint Coatings Rubbers and Plastics Artificial
Weathering by Weatherometer
Renault D27 1911 D-07 Rubbers and Plastic, Paint Coatings Artificial Ageing
Using a Weatherometer
SAE J1885-2005 (Withdrawn in 2008) Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim
Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Water
Cooled Xenon-Arc Apparatus
SAE J1960-2004 (Withdrawn in 2008) Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior
Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water
Cooled Xenon-Arc Apparatus
SAE J2027 (Section 5.2.8) Standard for Protective Covers for Gasoline Fuel
Line Tubing, Chemical Resistance (Xenon-Arc)
SAE J2412 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim
Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-
Arc Apparatus
SAE J2527 Performance Based Standard for Accelerated
Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a
Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
Suzuki SES N3292-00 Methods WAL-2 Test Methods of Weatherability and Light Resistance
& WAN-2 for Plastic Parts
Toyota TSH1585G-10 (Except Test Xenon-Arc Lamp Type Methods for Accelerated
Types IV & V) Weathering Resistance of Paint Film
Toyota TSL0601G-11 Criteria for Test for Quality of Color Change by
(Methods B & E) Aging
Toyota TSM0501G-03 (Section 9.20 Accelerated Weather (Light) Resistance Test
with Atlas Ci65 or Equivalent)
UL 1581 (Section 1200) Sunlight Resistance
UL 2556 (Section [Link]) Weather (Sunlight) Resistance
VW PV 1303-01 Exposure Test of Passenger Compartment
Components
VW PV 3929-18 Non-Metallic Materials: Weathering in Dry, Hot
Climate
VW PV 3930-17 Non-Metallic Materials: Weathering in Moist, Hot
Climate
Yamaha YGK-8-501 (2008) Painting – Accelerated Weatherability

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ADHESION

Test Method Test

AFG-01 - 1984 Adhesive for Field-Gluing Plywood to Wood Framing
ASTM D903 Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds
ASTM D2229 (Sections 10.5 to 12) Standard Test Method for Adhesion Between Steel
Tire Cords and Rubber
ASTM D3359 Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
ASTM D3498 Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Lumber
Framing for Floor Systems

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Test Method Test

ASTM D471 Rubber Property – Effect of Liquids
ASTM D543 Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical
Reagents
ASTM D6284 Rubber Property – Effect of Aqueous Solutions with
Available Chlorine and Chloramine
DIN 53 521 – 1987 (Withdrawn in Determination of the Behavior of Rubber and
1999) Elastomers when Exposed to Fluids And Vapours
DIN ISO 1817 Determination of the effect of liquids
JIS K6258 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of the Effect of Liquids
ISO 1817 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of the Effect of Liquids
ASTM F146 Fluid Resistance of Gasket Material
GMW14334 Chemical Resistance to Fluids
NES M0133 2010 Testing methods of chemical resistance for plastic parts

COLOR

Test Method Test

AATCC EP-1 Grey Scale for Color Change
ASTM D1003 Method B Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent
Plastics
ASTM D2244 Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences
from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM E313 Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from
Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM E1164 Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color
Evaluation
ASTM E1331 Reflectance Factor and Color by Spectrophotometry
Using a Hemispherical Geometry
ISO 105/A02 Grey Scale for Assessing Change in Colour
ISO 105/A04 Method for the Instrumental Assessment of the Degree
of Staining of Adjacent Fabrics
SAE J1545 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for
Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim

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COMPRESSION

Test Method Test

ASTM D395 Compression Set
ASTM D575 Rubber Properties in Compression
ASTM D623 Method A only Heat Generation and Flexing Fatigue in Compression
ASTM D695 Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D790 Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced
Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D945 Rubber Properties in Compression or Shear (Mechanical
Oscillograph)
ASTM D1055 (17-19) – 2009 Compression Set Under Constant Deflection
(Withdrawn in 2014)
ASTM D1055 (27-30) – 2009 Low-Temperature Test (Compression/Deflection)
(Withdrawn in 2014)
ASTM D1229 Compression Set at Low Temperatures
ASTM D3574 (Test C) Compression Force Deflection Test
ASTM D3574 (Test D) Constant Deflection Compression Set
ASTM D3575 (Section 9-16) Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
– Compression Set Under Constant Deflection
ASTM D3575 (Section 17-24) Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
– Compression Deflection
ASTM F1342 (Procedure A) Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture
ISO 178 Type I, II, III Determination of Flexural Properties
ISO 815-1 Determination of Compression Set – at Ambient or
Elevated Temperatures
ISO 815-2 Determination of Compression Set – at Low
Temperatures
ISO 1653 - 1975 (Withdrawn in Vulcanized Rubbers - Determination of Compression
1993) Set under Constant Deflection at Low Temperatures
ISO 3386-1 Determination of stress strain characteristics in
compression-Low density materials
DIN EN ISO 3386-1 Determination of stress strain characteristics in
compression-Low density materials
JIS K6262 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Compression Set at Ambient, Elevated or Low
Temperatures
ASTM D4014 Shear Modulus and Related Testing for Elastomeric
Bridge Bearings
ASTM D1667 (Parts 16-20) Compression Deflection Test Method
ASTM D1667 (Parts 21-25) Compression Set Under Constant Deflection

CONDOM TEST (Except Burst Testing)

Test Method Test

ASTM D3492 Rubber Contraceptives (Male Condoms)
ISO 4074 Except annex G, K, and Natural Rubber Latex Male Condoms – Requirements
section M.3 and Test Methods
BS EN ISO 4074 Except annex G Natural Rubber Latex Male Condoms – Requirements
and section M.3 and Test Methods
ASTM D7661 Determining Compatibility of Personal Lubricants with
Natural Rubber Latex Condoms
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CORROSION EVALUATION

SAE J1389 Corrosion Test for Insulation Materials

CRACK RESISTANCE

Test Method Test

ASTM D813 Rubber Deterioration – Crack Growth
ASTM D1693 Environmental Stress – Cracking of Ethylene Plastics

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

Test Method Test

ASTM D1204 Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic
Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperatures
ASTM D3575 – Suffix S Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
(Sections 35-42) – Thermal Stability
ASTM D3767 Rubber Properties – Measurement of Dimensions

DENSITY

Test Method Test

ASTM D792 Density and Specific Gravity of Plastics by
Displacement
ISO 1183-1 Method A Plastics – Methods for Determining the Density of
Non-Cellular Plastics
ASTM D1667, X3 Suggested Test Method for Density (Suffix W)
ASTM D1622 Standard Test method for Apparent Density of Rigid
Cellular Plastics
ASTM D3574 (Test A) Density Test Urethane Foams
ASTM D3575 (Suffix W, Density – Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin
Procedure A) Polymers

EXTENSION CYCLING FATIGUE/CUT GROWTH

Test Method Test

ASTM D430 Rubber Deterioration – Dynamic Fatigue
ASTM D1052 Measuring Rubber Deterioration – Cut Growth Using
Ross Flexing Apparatus
ASTM D4482 Rubber Property – Extension Cycling Fatigue

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FLAMMABILITY

Test Method Test

ASTM C1166 Flame Propagation of Dense and Cellular Elastomeric
Gaskets and Accessories
ASTM D635 Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of
Plastics in a Horizontal Position
ASTM D3801 Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of
Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
ASTM D5132 Horizontal Burning Rate of Polymeric Materials Used
in Occupant Compartments of Motor Vehicles
USDOT FMVSS-302-03 Flammability of Interior Materials – Passenger Cars,
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks and Buses
IEC 60695-11-10 50W Horizontal and Vertical Flame Test Methods
ISO 3795 Determination of Burning Behavior of Interior Materials
SAE J369 Flammability of Polymeric Interior Materials –
Horizontal Test Method
UL94 (except sections 9,10,11 Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices
and 12) and Appliances
VW TL1010-2008 Burning Behavior – Materials used in Vehicle Interiors

FOGGING CHARACTERISTICS

Test Method Test

Chrysler LP-463DB-12-01 – Fogging Resistance of Interior Materials
2000 Withdrawn
GMW 3235 Fogging Characteristics of Trim Materials
SAE J1756 Determination of the Fogging Characteristics of Interior
Automotive Materials

FRICTION PROPERTIES

Test Method Test

ASTM D1894 Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film
and Sheeting

GLOSS (20°/60°/85°)

Test Method Test

ASTM D523 Specular Gloss
ASTM D4039 Reflection Haze of High-Gloss Surfaces
Federal Standard 141D (Methods 60°, 85°, 20° Specular Gloss
6101.1, 6103 &6104 only)
Ford FLTM BI 110-01 Measurement of the Gloss of Paint Panels
Honda HES D2500-10 (Section Gloss Test
3.10 only)
JIS Z 8741 Specular Glossiness
ISO 2813 Gloss values at 20°, 60°, 85°

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GLOVE TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D120 Rubber Insulating Gloves
ASTM D3577 Rubber Surgical Gloves
ASTM D3578 Rubber Examination Gloves
ASTM D5151 Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves
ASTM D5250 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Gloves for Medical Application
ASTM D6124 Residual Powder on Medical Gloves
ASTM D6319 Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application
ARDL 2140 Lubricant Testing on Gloves
BS EN 455-1 Medical Gloves for Single Use – Requirements and
Testing for Freedom from Holes
BS EN 455-2 Medical Gloves for Single Use – Requirements and
Testing for Physical Properties
BS EN ISO 374-2 Determination of Resistance to Penetration

HARDNESS

Test Method Test

ASTM D2240 Rubber Property – Durometer Hardness
(Types A, D, M, and OO)
DIN 53 505-2000 Shore A and Shore D Hardness Testing of Rubber
(Withdrawn in 2012)
ISO 868 (Types A and D) Plastics and Ebonite – Determination of Indentation
Hardness by Means of a Durometer (Shore Hardness)
DIN ISO7619-1 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic-Determination of
Indentation Hardness
JIS K 6253-2 M and CM only Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of
Hardness (Hardness Between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
ASTM D1415 Rubber Property – International Hardness
ISO 48-2 M, N and CM only Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of
(Withdrawn) Hardness (Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
ASTM D785 (Scale R) Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating
Materials

HDT/VICAT SOFTENING POINT

Test Method Test

ASTM D648 (Method A) Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load
in the Edgewise Position
ASTM D1525 (Rate B) Vicat Softening Temperature of Plastics
ISO 75-1 Determination of Temperature of Deflection under Load –
General Test Method
ISO 75-2 Determination of Temperature of Deflection under Load –
Plastics and Ebonite
ISO 75-3 Determination of Temperature of Deflection under Load –
High-Strength Thermosetting Laminates and Long-Fibre-
Reinforced Plastics
ISO 306 (Method A120) Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature

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HOSE TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D380 (Except 14-17) Standard Test Method for Rubber Hoses
ASTM D622 Rubber Hose for Automotive Air and Vacuum Brake
Systems
SAE J1037 Windshield Washer Tubing

IMPACT

Test Method Test

ASTM D256 (Method A) Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of
Plastics
ASTM D4812 Unnotched Cantilever Beam Impact Resistance of Plastics
ASTM D5420 Impact Resistance of Flat, Rigid Plastic Specimen by
Means of a Striker Impacted by a Falling Hammer
(Gardner Impact)
ISO 179-1 Determination of Charpy Impact Properties
ISO 180 Determination of Izod Impact Strength

INJECTION MOLDING TEST SPECIMENS

Test Method Test

ASTM D3641 Injection Molding Test Specimens of Thermoplastics
Molding and Extrusion Materials

MELT FLOW

Test Method Test

ASTM D1238 Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion
(Procedures A, B & D) Plastometer
ISO 1133-1 Determination of the Melt Mass Flow Rate (MFR) and
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) of Thermoplastics

ODOR TESTING

Test Method Test

Delphi SD2-208 (Section 5.3.2) Odor Test
2012
GMW 3205 Determining the Resistance to Odor Propagation of
Interior Materials
GMW 14131 Compatibility of Interior Trim Materials with Amines
SAE J1351 Hot Odor Test for Insulation Materials
VDA 270 Determination of odor characteristics of trim materials

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OZONE TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D518-99 Rubber Deterioration – Surface Cracking
(Withdrawn in 2008)
ASTM D1149 Rubber Deterioration – Cracking in an Ozone
Controlled Environment
ASTM D1171 Rubber Deterioration – Surface Ozone Cracking
Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Specimens)
ASTM D3395-99 Rubber Deterioration – Dynamic Ozone Cracking in a
(Withdrawn in 2008) Chamber
DIN 53 509-1-1990 Resistance of rubber to ozone cracking
(Withdrawn in 2011)
ISO 1431-1 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Resistance to
Ozone Cracking – Static and Dynamic Strain Testing
Ford BP 101-01 Degradation by ozone
FMVSS 106 TP-106 April 2008 Laboratory test procedure for FMVSS 106 brake hoses
(sections 12.A.13 & 12.B.6)
SAE J1401 Section 4.2.9 & 4.2.13 Hydraulic Brake Hose Assemblies for use with
nonpetroleum base hydraulic fluids
GM4486P-1995(Withdrawn 2011) Test for Ozone Resistance of Elastomer Compounds

RESILIENCE BY REBOUND

Test Method Test

ASTM D2632 Rubber Property – Resilience by Vertical Rebound
ASTM D7121 Rubber Property – Resilience Using Schob Type
Rebound Pendulum
DIN 53 512 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Rebound Resilience
ISO 4662 (Pendulum Method) Determining the Rebound Resilience of Rubber using
the Schob Pendulum

SPONGE PROPERTIES

Test Method Test

ASTM D1056 (Sections 16-22) Compression-Deflection
ASTM D1056 (Sections 23-26) Oil Immersion
ASTM D1056 (Sections 27-34) Fluid Immersion
ASTM D1056 (Sections 35-42) Compression-Deflection Change after Oven Aging
ASTM D1056 (Sections 43-49) Water Absorption Test
ASTM D1056 (Sections 50-56) Compression Set Under Constant Deflection
ASTM D1056 (Sections 57-61) Low Temperature Flex Test
ASTM D1056 (Sections 62-68) Density (Suffix W)

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STAIN RESISTANCE

Test Method Test

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2 Grey Scale for Staining
ASTM D925 Rubber Property – Staining of Surfaces (Contact and
Migration)
GM9240P-882 (Withdrawn 2013) Perspiration Resistance
BN 103-01 Resistance of Coated Fabrics and Plastic Film to
Migration Staining and Blocking
ISO 3865 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Methods for
Staining in Contact with Organic Materials
Nissan NES M0142-1991 Staining/Indirect Staining
(Section 18 & 19)

STIFFNESS

Test Method Test

ASTM D1053 Rubber Property – Stiffening at Low Temperatures:
Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics (Torsional
Stiffness)

TENSILE TESTS

Test Method Test

ASTM D412 (Method A) Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers –
Tension
ASTM D413 Rubber Property – Adhesion to Flexible Substrate
ASTM D429 Rubber Property – Adhesion to Rigid Substrates
ASTM D624 Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and
Thermoplastic Elastomers
ASTM D638 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D882 Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D1002 Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded
Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)
ASTM D1004 Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and
Sheeting
ASTM D1708 Tensile Properties of Plastics by Use of Microtensile
Specimens
ASTM D3163 Determining Strength of Adhesively Bonded Rigid
Plastic Lap-Shear in Shear by Tension Loading
ASTM D3574 (Test E) Flexible Cellular Materials – Slab, Bonded, and Molded
Urethane Foams – Tensile Test
ASTM D3574 (Test F) Flexible Cellular Materials – Slab, Bonded, and Molded
Urethane Foams – Tear Test
ASTM F152 Tension Testing of Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
DIN 53 504 Determination of Tensile Strength

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TENSILE TESTS (continued)

Test Method Test

ISO 34-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of
Tear Strength – Trouser, Angle and Crescent Test Pieces
ISO 34-2 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Tear Strength – Small (Delft) Test Pieces
ISO 37 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Tensile Stress-Strain Properties
ISO 527-1 Plastics – Determination of Tensile Properties
ISO 6383-1 Film and Sheeting – Determination of Tear Resistance –
Trouser Tear Method
JIS K 6251 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Tear Strength
JIS K6252-1 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic- Determination of
tear strength Trouser, angle crescent pieces
JIS K6252-2 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic- Determination of
tear strength Small (delft) test pieces
JIS K6252-2007 (Withdrawn) Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination
of Tensile Stress-Strain Properties
DIN 53 507 – 1983 (Withdrawn) Determination of Tear Growth Propagation Trouser Test
Piece
ASTM D3137 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property- Hydrolytic
Stability

LOW TEMPERATURE BENDING

Test Method Test

ASTM D2136 Coated Fabrics – Low Temperature Bending Test

VAPOR TRANSMISSION OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS

Test Method Test

ASTM D814 Rubber Property – Vapor Transmission of Volatile
Liquids

VOLATILE LOSS

Test Method Test

ASTM D1203 Volatile Loss of Plastics Using Activated-Carbon
Method

WATER ABSORPTION

Test Method Test

ASTM D570 Water Absorption of Plastics
ASTM D3575 – Suffix L Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
(Sections 26-32) – Water Absorption
ISO 62 Plastics – Determination of Water Absorption
BS EN ISO 62 Plastics – Determination of Water Absorption
ISO 6916-1 Annex E Flexible cellular polymeric materials-Sponge and
expanded cellular rubber

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CONVEYOR BELTING, FLAT TYPE

Test Method Test

ASTM D378 (Section 9.2.2 to 9.5) Preparation of test specimen and tensile, Elongation,
hardness and test testing
ASTM D378 (Section 9.6) Procedure for Physical properties of Elastomeric covers
after heat Aging
ASTM D378 (Section 9.7) Coefficients of Friction, Static and Kinetic
ASTM D378 (Section 9.8) Abrasion Resistance
ASTM D378 (Section 9.9) Ozone Resistance
ASTM D378 (Section 9.10) Electrical Surface Resistance
ASTM D378 (Section 10) Immersion Tests
ASTM D378 (Section 11) Adhesion Tests

O-RING TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D1414 (Section 7) Dimensional Measurement
ASTM D1414 (Section 8) Tension Testing
ASTM D1414 (Sections 10 & 11) Compression Set Testing
ASTM D1414 (Section 12) Low Temperature Retraction
ASTM D1414 (Section 13) Relative Density
ASTM D1414 (Section 14) Immersion Testing
ASTM D1414 (Section 15) Heat Aging
ASTM D1414 (Section 16) Hardness Testing

*Using customer generated test specifications based on the above parameters and testing technologies
listed above.

The laboratory is accredited for the test methods listed above. The accredited test methods are used
in determining compliance with the material specifications listed below; however, the inclusion of
these material specifications on this Scope does not confer laboratory accreditation to the material
specifications. Inclusion of these material specifications on this Scope also does not confer
accreditation for every method embedded within the specification. Only the methods listed above on
this Scope are accredited.

ASTM: C923, C1115, C1173, D378, D1056, D1248, D1414, D2000, D6878 / D6878M, E308, D751

DaimlerChrysler: MS-AG-81, MS-AR-20, MS-AR-23, MS-AR-24, MS-AR-26, MS-AR-30, MS-

AR-80, MS-DC-16

Ford: ESF-M4D101-A, ESF-M4D423-A, WSK-M4D695-A Withdrawn,

WSS-M2D378-B1Withdrawn, WSS-M2D379-B1 Withdrawn, WSS-M2D380-B1
Withdrawn, WSS-M2D381-B1 Withdrawn, WSS-M2D382-B1Withdrawn

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GM: GM6086M Withdrawn 2012, GM7001M Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].018R Withdrawn 2012, GMP.E/P.003 Withdrawn 2011,
GMP.E/P.029 Withdrawn 2010, GMP.E/P.071 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].012 Withdrawn 2013, [Link].001 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].002 Withdrawn 2011, [Link].003 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].004 Withdrawn 2011, [Link].005 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].006 Withdrawn 2016, [Link].007 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].009 Withdrawn 2011, GMN8423Withdrawn, GMN11106
Withdrawn 2010, GMW15473 Withdrawn 2015, GMW17408

ISO: 4074-1

JIS: K 6301:1995 (Withdrawn 1996)

Underwriters Laboratory: UL746B (UL 94 Only)

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Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

Akron, OH
for technical competence in the field of

Mechanical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).

Presented this 19th day of April 2022.

_______________________
Mr. Trace McInturff, Vice President, Accreditation Services
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 0255.01
Valid to March 31, 2024
Revised February 26, 2024

For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

2887 Gilchrist Road
Akron, OH 44305
Rick Behne Phone: 330 794 6600

CHEMICAL

Valid To: March 31, 2024 Certificate Number: 0255.02

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to
this laboratory to perform the following tests in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Regulations per 21 CFR 58, 210, 211, and 820 on adhesives, plastics, thermoplastics, rubbers and
elastomers:

SPECTROSCOPY

Test Method Test

ASTM D3677 Identification by Infrared Spectrophotometry
ASTM D5673 Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled
Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
ASTM D7558 Colorimetric/Spectrophotometric Procedure to
Quantify Extractable Chemical
Dialkyldithiocarbamate, Thiuram and
Mercaptobenzothiazole Accelerators in Natural
Rubber Latex and Nitrile Gloves
ASTM E1252 General Techniques for Obtaining Infrared Spectra
for Qualitative Analysis

CHROMATOGRAPHY

Test Method Test

ASTM D4327 Standard Test Method for Anions in Water by
Suppressed Ion Chromatography
ASTM F2466 Determining Silicone Volatiles in Silicone Rubber
for Transportation Applications
Daimler Chrysler LP-461J-1271 (Withdrawn) Silicone Volatiles Determination in Silicone
Rubber
Ford AV-102-01 Determination of Percent Silica-Producing
Volatiles in Silicone Rubber Adhesives/Sealers
Which Cure at Room Temperature
GM 9009P1 (Withdrawn) Test for Volatiles in Silicone Rubber
ARDL 3138 Identification of Rubber Chemicals by High
Performance Liquid Chromatography
ARDL 3174 Residual Accelerator Analysis
ARDL 3110 Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
ARDL 3160 Gas Chromatrograph/Mass Spectrometer and Auto
Sampler

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DENSITY

Test Method Test

ASTM D297 (Section 16.3.1) Rubber Products – Chemical Analysis
ASTM D1817 Rubber Chemicals – Density
ASTM D792 Density and Specific Gravity of Plastics by
Displacement

GRAVIMETRIC

Test Method Test

ASTM D297 (Sections 17-29, 41-51) Rubber Products – Chemical Analysis
ASTM D5630 Standard Test Method for Ash Content in Plastics

RUBBER AND FOOD CONTACT ASSESSMENT

Test Method Test

ARDL 3171 Formula Evaluation and Extractable Testing
21 CFR 177.2600 Rubber Articles Intended for Repeated Use

STATE OF CURE

Test Method Test

ARDL 3135 Crosslink Density

MICROSCOPY

Test Method Test

ARDL 3809 Light Optical (LOM): Carbon Black/Inorganic
Filler Dispersion
ASTM D3576 (Procedure B) Light Optical (LOM): Cell Size – Cellular Plastics
ARDL 3802 Light Optical (LOM): Cell Size – Cellular Plastics
ARDL 3812 Light Optical (LOM): Failure Analysis
ARDL 3816 Scanning Electron (SEM/EDX)
ARDL 3815 Scanning Electron: Microdispersion of Inorganic
Fillers
ARDL 3813 Scanning Electron: Elemental Analysis
ASTM D3849-95a Historical Transmission Electron: Primary Aggregate
ARDL 3803 Transmission Electron: Primary Aggregate
ARDL 3805 Transmission Electron: Polymer Morphology

POLYMER BARRIER PROPERTIES

Test Method Test

ASTM D1434 (Procedure V) Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of
Plastic Film and Sheeting
ASTM D6978 Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of
Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy
Drugs
ASTM F739 Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through
Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions
of Continuous Contact

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POLYMER BARRIER PROPERTIES (continued)

Test Method Test

ASTM F1383 Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through
Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions
of Intermittent Contact
ISO 6529 Protective Clothing – Protection Against
Chemicals – Determination of Resistance of
Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by
Liquids and Gases
BS EN 374-3-2003 (Withdrawn) Protective Gloves Against Chemicals and Micro-
Organisms – Determination of Resistance to
Permeation by Chemicals
DIN EN 16523-1 Determination of Material Resistance to
Permeation by Chemicals – Permeation by Liquid
Chemical Under Conditions of Continuous
Contact
ASTM E96/E96M Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
ASTM F903 Resistance of Materials Used in Protective
Clothing to Penetration by Liquids

THERMAL

Test Method Test

ASTM D3418 Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion
and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential
Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM D3850 Rapid Thermal Degradation of Solid Electrical
Insulating Materials by Thermogravimetric
Method (TGA)
ASTM D3895 Oxidative-Induction Time of Polyolefins by
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM D4419 Measurement of Transition Temperatures of
Petroleum Waxes by Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM D4565 (Sections 17-18) Physical and Environmental Performance
Properties of Insulations and Jackets for
Telecommunications Wire and Cable
ASTM D4591 Determining Temperatures and Heats of
Transitions of Fluoropolymers by Differential
Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM D7426 Assignment of the DSC Procedure for
Determining Tg of a Polymer or an Elastomeric
Compound
ASTM E793 Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization by
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM E794 Melting and Crystallization Temperatures by
Thermal Analysis
ASTM E1269 Determining Specific Heat Capacity by
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM E1356 Assignment of the Glass Transition Temperatures
by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
ASTM E2160 Heat of Reaction of Thermally Reactive Materials
by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

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THERMAL (continued)

Test Method Test

ASTM F2625 Measurement of Enthalpy of Fusion, Percent
Crystallinity, and Melting Point of Ultra-High-
Molecular Weight Polyethylene by Means of
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
ISO 11357-2 Plastics – Differential Scanning Calorimetry
(DSC) – Determination of Glass Transition
Temperature and Glass Transition Step Height
ISO 11357-3 Plastics – Differential Scanning Calorimetry
(DSC) – Determination of Temperature and
Enthalpy of Melting and Crystallization
ISO 11357-5 Plastics – Differential Scanning Calorimetry
(DSC) – Determination of Characteristic Reaction
– Curve Temperatures and Times, Enthalpy of
Reaction and Degree of Conversion
ASTM D5992 Standard Guide for Dynamic Testing of
Vulcanized Rubber and Rubber-Like Materials
Using Vibratory Methods
ASTM E1640 Assignment of the Glass Transition Temperature
by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
ISO 6721-4 Plastics – Determination of Dynamic Mechanical
Properties – Tensile Vibration – Non-Resonance
Method
ASTM E831 Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by
Thermomechanical Analysis
ISO 11359-1 Plastics – Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) –
General Principles
ISO 11359-2 Plastics – Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) –
Determination of Coefficient of Linear Thermal
Expansion and Glass Transition Temperature
ASTM D6370 Rubber – Compositional Analysis by
Thermogravimetry (TGA)
ASTM E1131 Compositional Analysis by Thermogravimetry
ASTM E2550 Thermal Stability by Thermogravimetric
ISO 9924-1 Determination of the Composition of Vulcanizes
and Uncured Compounds by Thermogravimetric
ISO 9924-2 Rubber and Rubber Products – Determination of
the Composition of Vulcanizates and Uncured
Compounds by Thermogravimetry –
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene and Halobutyl Rubbers
ISO 9924-3 Determination of the Composition of Vulcanizes
and Uncured Compounds by Thermogravimetric

LEACHING FOR HALIDES AND SULFUR

Test Method Test

ASTM D512 Standard Test Methods for Chloride Ion in Water
ASTM D516 Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
MIL-STD 2041E (SH) – Notice 1- Appendix A Control of Detrimental Materials
Section A.6
MIL-STD 2190 (SH)1 (Withdrawn) Non-Metallic Seal Materials
ASTM D3566 (Sections 9.1-9.15) Rubber – Determination of Bromine in the
Presence of Chlorine by Oxygen Combustion

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CARBON BLACK

Test Method Test

ASTM D1510 (Method A) Iodine Adsorption Number
ASTM D2414 Oil Absorption Number (OAN)
ASTM D1506 (Method A) Ash Content
ASTM D1618 Transmittance of Toluene Extract
ASTM D1619 (Method A) Carbon Black – Sulfur Content
ASTM D1508 Pelleted Fines and Attrition
ASTM D1509 (Method A) Carbon Black – Heating Loss
ASTM D1514 Sieve Residue
ASTM D1513 Pour Density Pelleted
ASTM D1512 (Method A) pH Value
ARDL 3187 Calibration of Volumetric Cup Used for ASTM
D1513, Pour Density

MOISTURE CONTENT BY KARL FISCHER TITRATION

Test Method Test

ASTM D6869 Coulometric and Volumetric Determination of
Moisture in Plastics Using the Karl Fischer
Reaction (the Reaction of Iodine with Water)
ISO 15512 Plastics – Determination of Water Content

FLASHPOINT

Test Method Test

ASTM D92 Flash Points and Fire Points by Cleveland Open
Cup Tester

CONTACT ANGLE DETERMINATION & SURFACE TENSION

Test Method Test

ASTM D5946 Corona-Treated Polymer Films Using Water
Contact Angle Measurements
ASTM D7334 Surface Wettability of Coatings, Substrates, and
Pigments by Advancing Contact Angle
Measurement
ASTM D7490 Measurement of the Surface Tension of Solid
Coatings, Substrates, and Pigments Using Contact
Angle Measurements
ISO 15989 Plastics – Film and Sheeting – Measurement of
Water-Contact Angle of Corona-Treated Films
ASTM D1417 (Section 7) Rubber Lattices – Synthetic

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Test Method Test

BS EN ISO 374-4 Resistance to Degradation by Chemicals
BS EN ISO 21420 Clause 5.1 and 6.1 Sizing and Measurement of Gloves
BS EN ISO 21420 Clause 4.3.2 and ISO 3071 pH Determination of Gloves
BS EN ISO 21420 Clause 5.2 Dexterity of Gloves

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Note: This laboratory’s scope contains withdrawn or superseded methods. As a clarifier, this indicates
that the applicable method itself has been withdrawn or is now considered “historical” and not that the
laboratory’s accreditation for the method has been withdrawn

Note: The laboratory is accredited for the test methods listed above. The accredited test methods are
used in determining compliance with the material and/or safety specifications listed below; however, the
inclusion of these material specifications on this Scope does not confer laboratory accreditation to the
material specifications. Inclusion of these material specifications on this Scope also does not confer
accreditation for every method embedded within the specification. Only the methods listed above on this
Scope are accredited.

ASTM D4626, E682

European Standards: BS EN 71-3
Vanderbilt Latex Handbook (3rd Edition) (for Reference Only)
EPA Method 24 (see Note 1 below)

Note: For Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density and Weight Solids of
Surface Coatings, refer to test methods ASTM D1475, D2369 and D4017 in the accredited portion of this
scope listed above.

(A2LA Cert. No. 0255.02) Revised 02/26/2024 Page 6 of 6

Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

Akron, OH
for technical competence in the field of

Chemical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).

Presented this 19th day of April 2022.

_______________________
Vice President, Accreditation Services
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 0255.02
Valid to March 31, 2024
Revised February 26, 2024

For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Chemical Scope of Accreditation.
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

75 E. Robinson Avenue
Barberton, Ohio 44207
Rick Behne Phone: 330 794 6600

MECHANICAL

Valid To: March 31, 2024 Certificate Number: 0255.03

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following tests on rubber, plastics, textiles, latex, condoms, adhesives, sealers and
adhesive tapes:

SAMPLE PREPARATION AND MOLDING

Test Method Test

ASTM D2229 (Sections 6 to 10.4) Standard Test Method for Adhesion Between Steel Tire
Cords and Rubber
ASTM D3182 Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and
Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D3183 Rubber – Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from
Products
ASTM D3767 Standard Practice for Rubber – Measurement of
Dimensions

MISCELLANEOUS

Test Method Test

ASTM D6147 Determination of Force Decay (Stress Relaxation) in
Compression
ASTM F36 Compressibility and Recovery of Gasket Materials
ASTM F1112 Statics Testing of Tubeless Pneumatic Tires for Rate of
Loss of Inflation Pressure
ISO 3384-1 Determination of Stress Relaxation in Compression

CONVEYOR BELTING, FLAT TYPE

Test Method Test

ASTM D378 (Section 8) Measurement of Dimensions
ASTM D378 (Section 9.2.1) Preparation of Cover Pieces
ASTM D378 (Section 12) Breaking Strength Testing of Conveyor Belting
ASTM D378 (Section 12) Modulus Testing of Conveyor Belting
ASTM D378 (Section 14) Carcass Tear Test (Propagation Resistance)

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CONVEYOR BELTING, FLAT TYPE (Continued)

ASTM D378 (Section 16) Breaking Strength of Mechanical Fastenings (Static

Testing Method)
ASTM D378 (Section 17) Elevator Belt Bolt Holding Strength

ELECTRICAL

Test Method Test

ASTM D149 Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength
of Solid Electrical Insulation Materials at Commercial
Power Frequencies

FEA MODELING AND SUPPORT TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D4014 Plain and Steel-Laminated Elastomeric Bearings for
(Except 8.2.3, 8.2.5 & 8.2.6) Bridges
ARDL 8106 (Except Compression Finite Element Analysis Support Test
Set, ASTM D395
ARDL 8107 Life Prediction of Elastomeric Components or Materials
ARDL 8111 Shelf Life Prediction for Rubber Products

DYNAMIC TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D4065 Plastics: Dynamic Mechanical Properties:
Determination and Report of Procedures
ASTM D5992 Dynamic Testing of Vulcanized Rubber and Rubber-
Like Materials Using Vibratory Methods
ISO 4664-1 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic-Determination of
Dynamic Properties
ASTM D5024 Dynamic Mechanical Properties in Compression
ASTM D5026 Dynamic Mechanical Properties in Tension
ASTM E1640 Standard for Assignment of the Glass Transition
Temperature by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

IMPACT

Test Method Test

ASTM D3763 High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastics Using Load
and Displacement Sensors
ASTM F1292 Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the
Use Zone of Playground Equipment

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SALT SPRAY CORROSION

Test Method Test

ASTM B117 Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

HOSE TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D380 (Section 14-17) Rubber Hose for Automotive Air and Vacuum Brake
Systems

CARBON ARC

Test Method Test

ASTM C793 Effects of Laboratory Accelerated Weathering on
Elastomeric Joint Sealants
ASTM D750 Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering
Apparatus
ASTM D822 Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint
and Related Coatings
ASTM G152 Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for
Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
Honda HES D2500 -10 Rev 2 Weathering Resistance Test Resistance Test
(3.12.2)
ISO 4892-4 Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources:
Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Lamps
JIS B7753 Sunshine Carbon Arc Lamp Type Weathering Test
Machine and Light Resistance Tester
JIS D 0205 Test Method of Weatherability for Automotive Parts
Nissan NES M0007 - 2006 Test Method for Resistance Characteristics to Rubber
(Methods A and B) Part
Nissan NES M0501 Testing Methods of Staining for Rubber, Vulcanized or
(Methods 4, 5 and 6) - 2007 Thermoplastic
Nissan NES M0135 - 2008 Weatherability and Light Resistance Test Methods for
Synthetic Resin Parts
Toyota TSM 1500G, 5.18 - 2012 Staining Test (By Contact)
Toyota TSM 1501G, 8.9 - 2004 Staining Test
Toyota TSK 6505G (Section 4.6) - Paint Film Contamination Resistance
2011

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OIL AND GAS

ISO 23936-1 Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries –

Non-Metallic Materials in Contact With Media Related
Oil and Gas Production – Thermoplastics
ISO 23936-2 Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries –
Non-Metallic Materials in Contact With Media Related
Oil and Gas Production – Elastomers
NACE TM0192 Evaluating Elastomeric Materials in Carbon Dioxide
Decompression Environments
NORSOK M-710 Qualification of Non-Metallic Materials and
Manufacturers

RHEOLOGY

Test Method Test

ASTM D2084 Rubber Property – Vulcanization Using Oscillating Disk
Cure Meter
ASTM D5289 Rubber Property – Vulcanization Using Rotorless Cure
Meters

VISCOSITY

Test Method Test

ASTM D1646 Rubber – Viscosity, Stress Relaxation, and Pre –
Vulcanization Characteristics (Mooney Viscometer)

VOLATILE MATTER

Test Method Test

ASTM D5668 Method A Rubber from Synthetic Sources – Volatile Matter

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DYNAMIC, STATIC & FATIGUE

Test Frequency (max) Load (max) Amplitude (max) Temperature

Dynamic Testing 0.001 to 1000 Hz 500 kN ±127 mm (-60 to 175) ºC

Per: ASTM D5992*

SAE J1085*

Test Load (max) Deflection (max) Temperature

Static Testing 500 kN ±127 mm (-60 to 175) ºC

Per: ASTM D575*

Test Load (max) Deflection (max) Temperature

Fatigue Testing:
Axial 500 kN ±127 mm (-60 to 175) ºC

Per: SAE J1183*

*Using customer generated test specifications based on the above parameters and testing technologies
listed above.

The laboratory is accredited for the test methods listed above. The accredited test methods are used
in determining compliance with the material specifications listed below; however, the inclusion of
these material specifications on this Scope does not confer laboratory accreditation to the material
specifications. Inclusion of these material specifications on this Scope also does not confer
accreditation for every method embedded within the specification. Only the methods listed above on
this Scope are accredited.

ASTM: C923, C1115, C1173, D378, D1056, D1248, D1414, D2000, D6878 / D6878M, E308, D751

DaimlerChrysler: MS-AG-81, MS-AR-20, MS-AR-23, MS-AR-24, MS-AR-26, MS-AR-30, MS-

AR-80, MS-DC-16

Ford: ESF-M4D101-A, ESF-M4D423-A, WSK-M4D695-A Withdrawn,

WSS-M2D378-B1Withdrawn, WSS-M2D379-B1 Withdrawn, WSS-M2D380-B1
Withdrawn, WSS-M2D381-B1 Withdrawn, WSS-M2D382-B1Withdrawn

GM: GM6086M Withdrawn 2012, GM7001M Withdrawn 2011,

[Link].018R Withdrawn 2012, GMP.E/P.003 Withdrawn 2011,
GMP.E/P.029 Withdrawn 2010, GMP.E/P.071 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].012 Withdrawn 2013, [Link].001 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].002 Withdrawn 2011, [Link].003 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].004 Withdrawn 2011, [Link].005 Withdrawn 2011,
[Link].006 Withdrawn 2016, [Link].007 Withdrawn 2011,

(A2LA Cert. No. 0255.03) Revised 02/26/2024 Page 5 of 6

GM (continued): [Link].009 Withdrawn 2011, GMN8423Withdrawn,
GMN11106 Withdrawn 2010, GMW15473 Withdrawn 2015,
GMW17408

ISO: 4074-1

JIS: K 6301:1995 (Withdrawn 1996)

Underwriters Laboratory: UL746B (UL 94 Only)

(A2LA Cert. No. 0255.03) Revised 02/26/2024 Page 6 of 6

Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

Barberton, OH
for technical competence in the field of

Mechanical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).

Presented this 19th day of April 2022.

_______________________
Vice President, Accreditation Services
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 0255.03
Valid to March 31, 2024
Revised February 26, 2024

For the tests or types of tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

75 E. Robinson Avenue
Barberton, Ohio 44207
Rick Behne Phone: 330 794 6600

CHEMICAL

Valid To: March 31, 2024 Certificate Number: 0255.04

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following tests in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Regulations
per 21 CFR 58, 210, 211, and 820 on adhesives, plastics, thermoplastics, rubbers and elastomers:

MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING

Test Method Test

ASTM D5712 Analysis of Aqueous Extractable Protein in Latex,
Natural Robber and Elastomeric Products Using
the Modified Lowry Method
ASTM D6499 Immunological Measurement of Antigenic Protein
in Natural Rubber and Its Products
ASTM D7427 Immunological Measurement of Four Principal
Allergenic Proteins (Hev b 1, 3, 5 and 6.02) in
Natural Rubber and Its Products Derived from
Latex
BS EN 455-3 (Section 5.1) Leachable Proteins in Medical Gloves for Single
Use
ISO 10993-5 Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
ASTM F1671/F1671M Viral Penetration
ISO 16604 Viral Penetration Using Phi-X174 bacteriophage
AATCC TM 42 Water Resistance: Impact Penetration
AATCC 127 Water Resistance-Hydrostatic Pressure Test
ASTM F1670 Resistance of Materials Used in Protective
Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood
ASTM D1331 A (du Noüy Ring Method) Surface Tension of Solutions of Paints, Solvents,
Solutions of Surface-Active Agents and Related
Materials

(A2LA Cert. No. 0255.04) Revised 02/26/2024 Page 1 of 1

Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

Barberton, OH
for technical competence in the field of

Chemical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).

Presented this 19th day of April 2022.

_______________________
Vice President, Accreditation Services
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 0255.04
Valid to March 31, 2024
Revised February 26, 2024

For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Chemical Scope of Accreditation.