ASTM D2000
Rubber Classification System
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Version 2012
ASTM D 2000
A standardized system for classifying rubber physical
properties.
The basis for most of our testing methods.
The backbone of our Product Data Sheets
ASTM Book of Standards
Section 9
Alphabet Soup?
2 BG 725 B14 B34 EO14 EO34 EF21 EA14
4 CA 720 A25 B35 EA14 F19 G21
7 GE 707 A19 B37 EO16 EO36 EA14 G11 F19
M 6 HK 710 A1-10 A1-11 B31 B38 EO88
These Numbers & Letters are a code
4 CA 720 A25 B35 EA14 F19 G21
Grade
Class
Tensile Strength
4 CA 720 A25 B35
Type
Hardness
Suffix Requirements
M 6 HK 710 A1-10 A1-11 B31 B38 EO88
SI (Indicates MPa Tensile Designation)
M 6 HK 710 A1-10
Basic Requirements for Establishing Type by Temperature
4 CA 720 A25 B35
Type
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
Test Temperature
C
F
70
158
100
212
125
257
150
302
175
347
200
392
225
437
250
482
275
527
Basic Requirements for Establishing Class by Volume Swell
4 CA 720 A25 B35
Class
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
Volume Swell, max %
No requirement
140
120
100
80
60
40
30
20
10
Polymers Most Often Used In Meeting Material Requirements