ASTM D 3285 Standard Test Method for Water Absorptiveness of Nonbibulous Paper and Paperboard (Cobb Test)
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ASTM D 3285 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Method for Water Absorptiveness of Nonbibulous Paper and Paperboard (Cobb Test)
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Sep 15, 1993
Scope:
This test method covers the determination of the quantity of water
absorbed in a specified time by
nonbibulous paper and paperboard with a minimum thickness of 0.1 mm.
This test method is generally
applicable to sized paper and paperboard, but is not recommended as a
sizing test for writing
papers. The test method is based upon studies by Cobb and Loew, Cobb,
and other investigators (1,
2, 3, 4).(Footnote 2)
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.
Footnote 2 - The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of
references at the end of this
test method.
Keywords:
- Cobb test
- Klemm test
- nonbibulous paper
- nonbibulous paperboard
- paper
- paperboard
- water absorptiveness
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