significance And Use:

scope:

1.1 This test method describes the determination of the retention of air by fabrics coated on one or both sides with rubber.

1.2 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units shall be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values in each system may not be exact equivalents, therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.

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.