1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers asbestos yarns having a minimum of 75% asbestos fiber by mass, excluding the mass of other inorganic reinforcing strands which may be present.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods, Section 13, described in this specification: 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
D1118 Test Method for Magnetic Rating of Asbestos Fiber and Asbestos Textiles
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1423 Test Method for Twist in Yarns by the Direct-Counting Method
D1918 Test Method for Asbestos Content of Asbestos Textiles
D2100 Specification for Asbestos Textiles Used for Electrical Insulating Purposes
D2260 Tables of Conversion Factors and Equivalent Yarn Numbers Measured in Various Numbering Systems
D2946 Terminology Relating to Asbestos
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D861 Practice for Use of the Tex System to Designate Linear Density of Fibers, Yarn Intermediates, and Yarns
Index Terms
asbestos; yarns; Number Code 59.060.30 (Mineral and metal fibres)
DOI: 10.1520/D0299-00
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