Significance and Use
The DBP absorption number of a silica is related to the processing and vulcanizate properties of rubber compounds containing the silica.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the n-dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorption number of silica.
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 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
D1799 Practice for Carbon Black--Sampling Packaged Shipments
D1900 Practice for Carbon Black--Sampling Bulk Shipments
D2414 Test Method for Carbon Black--Oil Absorption Number (OAN)
Keywords
n-dibutyl phthalate; n-dibutyl phthalate absorption number; silica; DBP (dibutyl phthalate) absorption; Dibutyl phthalate (DBP); Silica
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.040.40 (Chemical analysis)
DOI: 10.1520/D6854-12
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